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Attorney and tax specialist Fishman offers a guide to legal and tax issues for the self-employed. Chapters describe the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment, choosing a legal form and business name, working at home or in an outside office, and specifics such as licenses and permits, insurance, pricing, recordkeeping, and business expenses and deductions, with chapters on estimated, hiring, and employee taxes. Other sections cover retirement, copyrights, and client agreements. Included are lists of state sales tax agencies, patent and trademark depository libraries, state unemployment tax agencies, and offices providing small business help. Also supplied are sample agreements and forms. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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, author Attorney Stephen Fishman shows you everything you need to know to: § meet business start-up requirements § set up home or outside offices § comply with strict IRS rules § establish sound business relationships § avoid unfair contracts § draft good agreements § get paid in full and on time The 6h edition now provides information on leasing space for work, Health Savings Accounts and solo 401(k) plans. It also examines how to choose a business name, deal with audits, take a home office deduction -- and much more.
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