"Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants" by Stephen Fishman (Repost)

This book 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.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Your Legal Companion for Working For Yourself
1. Working for Yourself: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
2. Choosing the Legal Form for Your Business
3. Choosing and Protecting Your Business Name
4. Home Alone or Outside Office?
5. Obtaining Licenses, Permits, and Identification Numbers
6. Insuring Your Business and Yourself
7. Pricing Your Services and Getting Paid
8. Taxes and the Self-Employed
9. Reducing Your Income Taxes
10. The Bane of Self-Employment Taxes
11. Paying Estimated Taxes
12. Rules for Salespeople, Drivers, and Clothing Producers
13. Taxes for Workers You Hire
14. Record Keeping and Accounting Made Easy
15. Safeguarding Your Self-Employed Status
16. Retirement Options for the Self-Employed
17. Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets
18. Using Written Client Agreements
19. Drafting Your Own Client Agreement
20. Reviewing a Client’s Agreement
21. Help Beyond This Book
Appendix A. Forms and Documents
Appendix B. Sample Agreements
Index
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Web Resources