| | |  | Home Business Software | Home » » Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants | | | | | | | Description: | | Be your own boss -- easily, efficiently and successfully -- with this bestseller! Whether you're an independent contractor, freelancer, or consultant, it all adds up to the same thing: You need to be more aware of laws and taxes than the average person. Fortunately, Working for Yourself provides all the information you need to stay on top of it all. An independent contractor himself, Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to meet business start-up requirements, pick a business structure, set up home or outside offices, obtain permits and licenses, price your services or products, comply with strict IRS rules, establish sound business relationships, avoid unfair contracts, draft good agreements, keep good records, get paid in full and on time, and much, much more! The 6th edition is completely revised to provide the up-to-date information you need, including the most current tax rates and changes in the law. Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure you do it right. (20090101) | | | Product Details: | | | Paperback:
| 384 pages | | Publisher:
| NOLO | | Publication Date:
| February 10, 2008 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1413307523 | | Product Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.96 pounds | | Package Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 74 reviews |
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79 of 85 found the following review helpful:
 Great for Software ContractorsMay 05, 2002
By Randy Given
I am a software contractor looking at incorporating. I had looked at LLC options, but some clients require incorporating, so that was ruled out. My best route seemed to be S-Corp. This book answered most of my questions. The "Incorporating Your Business, for Dummies" was pretty good, but not as good as this book. This book has a lot of details and laid some of my worries to rest. It will also save money with your professional team (attorney, accountant) by answering simple, but essential, questions. Definitely worth the money.
45 of 48 found the following review helpful:
The best book on small biz that I have foundJul 07, 2001
By zem
After surveying most of the small biz books out there, this is the far and away the best. Fishman claims his focus is on sole proprietors in a service business (in part to not compete with Steingold's Nolo Press book on small biz which isn't nearly as good). Even if you have an inventory based biz, 95% of this book is still extremely helpful. It covers the widest rage of topics and in more depth and with better organization than any other book on the subject. You won't need many other books except maybe something specific for taxes (do not get Nolo's Tax Savy book -- its very superficial; I really haven't found a tax book that I like yet). If your business will be very large and complex (and especially if it will involve other investors, complex financing, employees or IP) also get the Entrepeneur's Guide to Business Law by Bagley and Dauchy.
41 of 45 found the following review helpful:
Straighforward intro to the legal aspects of freelancingMay 04, 2004
By Genevieve Chan
"gcanceko"
A potential employer asked that I incorporate my freelancing business before they start sending me jobs. I wanted to do some research on the pros/cons of incorporating, what kind of start-ups costs this would entail, and what kind of corporation I should be. At first, the whole process of incorporating sounded like a huge money burden on my part--with filing fees and taxes--but this book has helped me sort out the issues and provided detailed information about the different ways to incorporate--sole proprietorship, LLC, S-corps. Although I haven't yet decided which path I will take, this book has made the jump to freelancing, and self-incorporating, less scary. Not only do I understand my choices better, but I also now understand the different structures for businesses and their tax responsibilities. Great distillation of information! The copies of tax forms in the back are also a great reference. Highly recommended.
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
All the legal tips, tricks and traps explainedApr 19, 2006
By D. Donovan, Editor/Sr. Reviewer
"California Bookwatch"
Plenty of books impart the basics of how to work independently - but too few include all the legal tips, tricks and traps involved. WORKING FOR YOURSELF: LAW & TAXES FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, FREELANCERS & CONSULTANTS covers everything from setting appropriate fees and understanding how and when taxes are paid to limiting liability and getting paid. Record-keeping processes are simplified with sample logs and entry advice, chapters on how the IRS defines an independent contractor versus a paid employee are essential keys to keeping independent status, and advice on pricing and insurance offer key strategy-oriented tips and approaches. A 'must' for any who would work independently.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Useful and focusedFeb 11, 2001
By Paulo C. Rios Jr.
This seems to be a rewriting of the author's former book "Wage Slave No More : Law and Taxes for the Self-Employed". Following the same steps, his writing is clear and focused. The number of independent contractors and freelancers in the IT market has increased considerably in the past years. But not at all their awareness about law and taxes. That is where this book will prove to be useful, not only financially, but also towards better career planning.
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