Ishman S. Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants (7th edition)

Nolo, 2008. — 356 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-4133-0752-8 (pbk.), ISBN10: 1-4133-0752-3 (pbk.)For the more than twenty million Americans who are self-employed and offer their services on a contract basis, Working For Yourself is the book to have. It tells the reader how to: successfully meet business start-up requirements,comply with strict IRS rules, draft solid consulting and independent contractor agreements, get paid in full and on time.Please see Consultant and Independent Contractor Agreements for all the legal forms and agreements necessary either to work as an independent contractor or consultant, or to run a home-based business.
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 - plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California. After time in government and private practice, he became a full-time legal writer.