Stephen Fishman

The all-in-one legal and tax resource every independent contractor and gig worker needs Whether you_re starting a full-scale consulting business or booking gigs on the side, Working for Yourself provides all the legal and tax information you need in one place. This eleventh edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act_changes that are largely beneficial to the self-employed. This excellent, well-organized reference will also show you how to: decide the best form for your business (sole proprietor, LLC, or other) make sure you_re paid in full and on time pay estimated taxes and avoid trouble with the IRS take advantage of all available tax deductions, including the 20% pass-through tax deduction for business owners choose health, property, and other kinds of insurance keep accurate records in case you get audited, and write legally binding contracts and letter agreements. If you_re tired of doing endless web searches for the information you need to start and run your business, this easy-to-use and authoritative resource is for you.… (mehr)

Those looking for quick lists of public domain resources meant for casual perusal and quick consumption will be in for a pleasant surprise. This is not just a guide on where to find public domain materials such as music, photos, and literary works. You will find that information within, but you will find much, much more besides.

Stephen Fishman, an experience attorney in both government and private practice since 1979, provides all of the legal information that many readers might never have known they needed. Fishman goes into great detail about the history of public domain materials, the legalities of usage and ownership regarding such works, the loopholes to look for, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Other books from Nolo have successfully endeavored to communicate legal information to its readers in clear, simple language. The Public Domain achieves this goal as well, and will undoubtedly act as an indispensable reference to anyone seeking out legally obtainable works in the public domain.… (mehr)