Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants,   ISBN:9781413307528

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I bought this as a gift for my daughter-in-law who is starting a small business, she liked it very much.
I have also gotten some great ideas for myself. I am purchasing a copy for my own usage, I think it has some most valuable information.

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A good book for folks who want a basic intro. You can go from this to more detailed reviews, but this provides a good outline.

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I was laid off in April and began consulting. This book is the best I found in our library so I bought a copy. It covers how to file a tax return, what status and responsibilities a self employed person has, and how to set up a company. Very good, concise and easy to read.

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As with my past Nolo Press experiences, clear, concise and highly valuable.

I used this in conjunction with a large number of other business books in setting up my new sole proprietorship this year. I found it to be the best organized - with a helpful index - and to have that heavenly, difficult combination of complete and concise which is a delight in reference material.

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I have always been an advocate and strong supporter of Nolo Press and have read most of their books on various legal matters and would recommend them to customers when I worked at Borders. I recently elected to become an Independent Contractor and it is clear to me that either some clients might misconstrue the rules according to law or bend them, but if you take control and study up right from the outset you'll be in good shape.
"Working for Yourself" covered everything and offered a comprehensive view of the process and how to achieve best practices and negotiations when dealing with new clients. The chapter alone on "Drafting Your Own Client Agreements" will save you potential grief. The IRS enforces strict guidelines on I.C.s, so it is imperative to get the most benefits and tax breaks out of your personal business.

In today's tough job market, where layoffs are the order of the day, perhaps "Working for Yourself" is the freedom you've been seeking. It works for me.

My only critique would be the forms and agreements should be available online.

Highly recommend Working for Yourself!!!