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. ( )

A typical Nolo press book. Straightforward, well done. Very useful. ( )

Excellent overview of starting your own business. Gives good advice and things to look out for. Great resource. ( )

This book has earned a prominent spot on my shelves as I add to the businesses that I am currently running. It is well-organized and offers solid advice. ( )

Working for Yourself takes you safely through every level of building your own business if you are considering self-employment as a consultant, freelancer or independent contractor. Not only filled with the requisite legal advice, this book goes way beyond the classic "Inc. Yourself" and provides end-to-end guidance on business practices for the self-employed. Not just a self-employment tax reference, Working for Yourself offers advice on where to run your business, insurance, prices and managing records. Filled with numerous examples and sample documents, this book should sit front and center in your business reference library. As an aspiring freelance photographer, I am grateful for the advice Working for Yourself provides. ( )