Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
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.

Rating : - Very useful reference book
As with two other Nolo books I own, "Working for Yourself is a pretty good reference book if you're a home business owner or freelancer needing information about running your business. As the book says, this guide is intended "for those self-employed people who provide personal services, such as writers, consultants, artists, photographers, lawyers, and doctors."

The topics in this book are pretty comprehensive, ranging from taxing issues, licensing and permits, pricing and services, getting paid, reducing your income taxes, hiring employees, and safeguarding yourself as a business owner. In addition, there is information about drafting client agreements and understanding copyrights and patents. While some of these topics are covered by entire books, this is a great reference guide to help you get started.

This is not a book you will read cover to cover, but is very well-written and laid out guide. The only drawback to the book is that there appears to be no link to the sample documents used in the book. I checked the Nolo website and was unable to find downloadable documents used in the book. However, Nolo does sell legal forms on their website.