Reduce your taxesDeduct It! shows you how to maximize your business deductions—quickly, easily, and legally. It covers deductions for:start-up and operating expensestravel and mealshome officeshealth care expensesequipment and inventoryand more.This book also has updated information on 100% bonus depreciation, as well as everything you need to know about the 20% pass-through ded...

Pay less to the IRSFor any home business, claiming all the tax deductions you are entitled to is essential to your financial success. Don’t miss out on the many valuable deductions you can claim.Here, you’ll find out how to deduct:start-up costshome office expensesvehicles, meals, and travel expenseshealth care expenses, andretirement expenses.Easy to read and full of real-life examples, t...

The book the IRS doesn't want you to readThe Internal Revenue Service can wreak havoc on your life. But now you can confront America’s most intimidating government agency with confidence. Packed with practical information and advice, Stand Up to the IRS reveals the tactics of the IRS and how to deal with them.Turn to Stand Up to the IRS when you need help:defending your deductionsfiling a late returnworking out a l...

The complete tax guide for Airbnb and other short-term rental hostsAs a short-term rental host, you're entitled to many valuable deductions and other tax benefits. This book—the first of its kind—shows you how to make the most of your hosting business without risking problems with the IRS.Learn everything you need to know about taxes, including:what expenses you can deducthow to report your short-term rental incomehow to de...

Create a business tax strategy that will save you time, effort, and moneyGetting your tax matters on track will free up your time to do what really counts: run a profitable business. Tax Savvy for Small Business shows you how to:maximize business deductionswrite off long-term assets quicklytake home office deductionsuse your business to save for retirementsave taxes in your family businesstrac...

The all-in-one legal and tax resource every independent contractor and freelancer needsWhether you’re starting a full-scale consulting business or booking jobs on the side, Working for Yourself provides all the legal and tax information you need in one place. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes to relevant laws, including updated information on Section 179 expensing and bonus depreciation, as well as a new section on tax credits for...

Get Your Contract in WritingWith the rise of the gig economy, independent contractor arrangements are more common than ever. Whether you’re an independent contractor or a business hiring one to work for you, a written agreement will help to protect your rights, define expectations, and prove that there’s no employer-employee relationship.Included are customizable agreements for independent contractors and freelancers in a multitude of fields, such as sales, accounting, soft...

Hire independent contractors without running into troubleIndependent contractors (ICs) do every conceivable type of work—from accounting to web development—and “gig economy” websites make it easy to find and hire qualified ICs. Working with independent contractors saves your business money and gives you flexibility in hiring. But there are risks in trying to establish IC relationships. Simply calling a worker an independent contractor doesn’t make them one. This bo...

Maximize your tax deductionsRental real estate provides more tax benefits than almost any other investment. If you own residential rental property, Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide is an indispensable resource, focusing exclusively on IRS rules and deductions for landlords.This book covers the latest tax laws, including the rules for 100% bonus depreciation and the 20% pass-through deduction. Learn about landlord tax classifications, reporting ...

If you work with words, you need this bookNo writer likes to see their hard work or creativity copied by others—or to be accused of copying. Fortunately,The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to protect yourself. Find information and forms to help you:learn what copyright law protects and doesn’tregister your work with the Copyright Officedeal with infringers, online and offtransfer ownership of a co...

The essential tax reference book for every nonprofitDealing with the IRS and its rules is the price all nonprofits pay in return for the substantial tax benefits they receive. Failure to comply with nonprofit tax laws can lead to dire consequences—revocation of your tax-exempt status or the imposition of taxes and penalties on your nonprofit or even on your officers, directors, or employees personally.Fortunately, most nonprofits can handle IRS compliance t...

Whether you're contracting your services to others or hiring independent contractors to work for you or your business, it's essential to get everything in writing -- if you don't, you could lose time, money and credibility. Consultant and Independent Contractor Agreements gives you the plain-English instructions and easy-to-use forms you need to keep within the law, stay out of trouble and get the job done. If you're an independent contractor... Take the legal steps necessary to document e...