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Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants By Stephen Fishman ( NOLO )
Release Date: 2008-02-10
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Product 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 7th 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. List of Forms Asset Log Expense Journal Income Journal Invoice General Independent Contractor Agreement Contract Amendment Nondisclosure Agreement
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Saves Costly Mistakes.
They say, "What you don't know, CAN hurt you". This is especially true with legal and tax matters. If you are an independent contractor of any sort, "Working for Yourself" can help you avoid costly mistakes.
It covers a wide range of legal and tax issues that serves a platform for understanding. Detailed inquiry into your particular legal or tax matter is best addressed by a professional familiar with your situation.
"Working for Yourself" is concise, well written and indexed and serves the purpose of a "Small Business Essential" exceptionally well.
Recommended.
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great for the self employed ( robroy560 )
I really can say much except that this is a great primer for the self employed/independent contractor.
Personally, I think this will become increasingly important as layoffs continue to rise.
If you have been laid off or think you might be given the forced early retirement notice, read this book.
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Excellent Resource ( bookbargainsandpreviews )
If you want to work from home this is one book that is a must-read. Giving the ins and outs of the laws regarding working for yourself, you will find the information in this book essential to help you make wise choices regarding your business.
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Another Nolo, another successful book ( gabriel_borlean )
A great book on how to work for yourself. Everything provided and easy to understand. You will love it.
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Very good overview, but not a comprehensive guide ( goodbooks )
Nolo is well known for publishing brief, clearly written guides to legal and tax issues. By and large, though, their aim is to give an overview of the subject, not to provide detailed advice. The new seventh edition of their guide for the self-employed is no exception. This is a book for people who are considering quitting their job to start a business or starting a side business by selling on eBay, free-lance writing, or whatever. It sets out very clearly the main issues that anyone in such a situation should consider. But because it is only an overview, it does not provide the type of detailed advice that someone who actually takes the plunge would need. For instance, it gives the basics of setting up an SEP-IRA, but none of the details. It notes that if you hire someone to work in your business, you are liable to paying various tax to the government on your employee's behalf, but does not spell out all the steps you need to follow.
In short, if you are already self-employed and understand the basics of the tax and legal issues involved, you won't find much in this book to help you. On the other hand, if you are at the stage of thinking about the possibility of starting your own business, it would be difficult to find a better overview of the issues.
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