Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types - Softcover

Fishman, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413319815 ISBN 13: 9781413319811

Publisher: NOLO, 2014

Synopsis

Start your business off on the right foot

Ready to be your own boss? Congratulations! This book provides all the legal and tax information you need.

Whether you need to draft a contract, price your services, maximize your tax deductions, or sort out your benefits options, we’ve got you covered. Find out how to:

· determine how much to charge your clients

· write legally binding contracts and letter agreements

· qualify for independent contractor tax treatment

· make the most of your tax deductions

· get benefits (including health coverage)

· keep accurate records in case you get audited

· make sure you’re paid in full and on time

The 9th edition is completely revised to provide the up-to-date information you need, including recent changes in tax law and new benefit options available through Obamacare.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephen Fishman is the author of many Nolo books, most recently Tax Deductions for Professionals. Other titles include Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes, Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide and Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn—plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California and after time in government and private practice, became a full-time legal writer.

Review:

"This thorough and well-organized volume will guide individuals through the legal and tax issues that come with the territory. From deciding on legal structures to drafting contracts to collecting payment from deadbeat clients, this is excellent information." Library Journal

“As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman’s book is so important.” New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Covers everything independent contractors need to know."Business Life

About this edition

• Publisher: NOLO
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1413319815
• ISBN 13: 9781413319811
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 568