Product Description: Designed for both independent contractors and the businesses who hire them, Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements is the most comprehensive guide you’ll find anywhere. The book shows you how to: define a project’s scope, components, and duration protect trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and copyrights satisfy IRS requirements get paid on time and in full avoid disputes The new edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations for businesses and contractors...read more

Product Description: Ignorance is not bliss in the information age. If you create original works, you must understand copyright law or risk becoming a skid mark on the information superhighway. The Copyright Handbook provides you with all the information and forms you'll need to protect all types of creative expression under U...read more

Product Description: Protect your written works, easily and legally! In the Information Age, writers need to take steps to protect their hard work. Fortunately, The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to get the job done. Inside, you'll find the information and forms you need to protect all types of written expression under copyright law...read more

Protect your written works with copyright, easily and legally! In the Information Age, writers need to take steps to protect their hard work. Fortunately, The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to get the job done. Inside, you'll find the essential information and forms you need to protect all types of written expression under copyright law. Let The Copyright Handbook show you how to: register your work maximize copyright protection use a copyright notice transfer ownership of copyright avoid infringement deal with infringers understand the "fair use" rule get permission to use copyrighted work, and profit from your copyright. The 11h edition has been completely updated to provide the latest case law and copyright regulations, and includes new information about electronically filing for copyright and expanded coverage of Internet works, such as blogs. The CD-ROM provides over 30 up-to-date legal and copyright forms.

Everyone in the software industry -- developers, programmers, publishers and authors -- should have this book. Copyright Your Software tells you everything you need to know about software copyright protection. It provides step-by-step instructions and all the forms you need to register your work with the Copyright Office. In plain English, the book explains: • who owns a copyright • how to sell a copyright to publishers and clients • what your copyright notice should say and where it should appear • the scope of the copyright protection • what to do about infringement • how to recognize a derivative work Copyright Your Software includes new copyright-office forms and the latest developments in this ever-changing field. (view table of contents)

From start-up to success, you need to Deduct It! The fastest way for any small business to make more money is to pay less to the IRS. Let Deduct It! show you how to maximize the business deductions you're entitled to-- quickly, easily and legally. Comprehensive -- yet easy to read with many interesting and relevant examples -- the book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including: *start-up expenses *operating expenses *health deductions *vehicles *travel *entertainment *meals *inventory *equipment *and many more The 2nd edition is completely updated with all the latest tax information and numbers for 2006. Whether your business is just starting or well established, Deduct It! is indispensable to your venture!

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Product Description: Stephen Fishman has kept the techno-babble to a minimum while retaining all that is important concerning Electronics Aboard. How a device works may not be necessary to your understanding of its use, but some things are simply interesting to learn...read more

Product Description: Maximize your tax deductions. Named a "Top 10 Real Estate Book" by Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist. If you own residential rental properties, you will want to know about all the valuable deductions you are entitled to take as a landlord...read more

Tax rules for your nonprofit -- stay legal and keep the IRS off your back Your nonprofit enjoys special privileges not available to other organizations -- but they come at a price. Nonprofits must comply with rules and regulations that don't apply to for-profit ventures. Every Nonprofit's Tax Guide explains these rules and what your nonprofit must do to maintain your tax-exempt status and avoid problems with the IRS. This practical, thorough, and easy-to-read book explains both ongoing and annual compliance requirements for nonprofits, including: rules for charitable giving and cash donations Form 990 unrelated taxable business income annual IRS filings and disclosures property donations bookkeeping basics working with independent contractors and volunteers restrictions on lobbying and political activities Plus, the book also includes a chapter on the types of transactions that can get your nonprofit in hot water with the IRS.

Product Description: Book by Fishman, Stephen

Details legal steps needed to secure contracts and document projects with tips on getting an agreement in writing, avoiding disputes, and drumming up new business.

Pay less to the IRS Completely updated for 2015 returns! For any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your business’s financial success. Don’t miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim. Here, you’ll find out how to deduct: start-up costs home office expenses (using new IRS rules) operating costs vehicles and travel expenses entertainment and meals business losses medical and retirement expenses Includes detailed information on the new health care law (Obamacare) and how it affects small business owners, including the health insurance mandate for individuals and businesses with employees, credits and deductions under the new law, IRS penalties for noncompliance, and Obamacare's impact on HRAs (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) and HSAs (Health Savings Accounts). You’ll also learn how to keep accurate, thorough records in case the IRS ever comes calling. Easy to read and full of real-life examples, this book can help you take advantage of all the valuable deductions you are entitled to.

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Product Description: The complete guide to lowering your taxes, one step at a time! Many personal finance books are full of hype, promising a radical reduction in taxes (or no taxes at all). Unfortunately, they often tout obscure tax strategies that apply to only a handful of people -- or doubtful schemes that could bring on the IRS...read more

Product Description: Inventors, business people, programmers and other professionals often possess confidential information that gives them an advantage in their field. The sad reality, however, is that a secret can be leaked, obliterating any benefit it provided...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Raise money for your nonprofit without IRS trouble! Your nonprofit needs financial support, which means that you're most likely dependent on the kindness of donors to fill your coffers.If your nonprofit plans to solicit funds from out-of-state donors by phone, letter, email, on the web, or in any other manner, it's essential to fill out the required state registration form so that your organization stays legal...read more

A guide to finding creative works in the public domain, including music, writings, art, architecture, maps, photography, films, and software.

The real estate agent's essential guide to tax deductions  Understanding tax deductions can be the difference between having a successful year--or not--for real estate agents and brokers. By taking advantage of the many tax deductions available to them, real estate professionals can end each year with more money in their pockets and less owed to the IRS. Too often, these valuable deductions are overlooked, even though it's easy to take advantage of them once you understand the rules. This book explains all you need to know in plain English with lots of examples and practical information.Learn about the most important deductions and how to plan and track your expenses all year so you avoid problems with the IRS. The information is organized into categories that explain the rules for each type of deduction, including: start-up expenses operating expenses home and outside office health care vehicles and travel entertainment and meals and many moreIt also explains essentials like depreciation deductions, deducting losses, and keeping proper records.

Product Description: A tax deduction guide just for professionals. Winner of the Independent Book Publisher's Association's Benjamin Franklin Award. Keep your taxes under control! Architects, lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, doctors and other licensed professionals are subject to special tax rules...read more

Discusses becoming an independent contractor, and talks about choosing a business legal form, licenses and permits, insurance, obtaining an employer identification number, self-employed taxes, income taxes, and IRS rules

Discusses becoming an independent contractor, and talks about choosing a business legal form, licenses and permits, insurance, obtaining an employer identification number, self-employment taxes, income taxes, and IRS rules