Working for Yourself: Law and Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants
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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 5th 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. Des Moines Register Whether you already work for yourself or are thinking about making the move, Working for Yourself will help make sure it's done right.
1. Working for Yourself: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly2. Choosing the Legal Form for Your Business3. Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name4. Home Alone or Outside Office?5. Obtaining Licenses, Permits, and Identification Numbers6. Insuring Your Business and Yourself7. Pricing Your Services and Getting Paid8. Taxes and the Self-Employed9. Reducing Your Income Taxes10. The Bane of Self-Employment Taxes11. Paying Estimated Tax12. Rules for Salespeople, Drivers, and Clothing Producers13. Taxes for Workers You Hire14. Record Keeping and Accounting Made Easy15. Safeguarding Your Self-Employed Status16. Retirement Options for the Self-Employed17. Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets18. Using Written Client Agreements19. Drafting Your Own Client Agreement20. Reviewing a Client's Agreement21. Help Beyond This BookA1 Appendix 1: Forms and DocumentsA2: Appendix 2: Sample AgreementsA3: Appendix 3: Agencies
