Stephen Fishman

J.D.

Stephen Fishman has dedicated his career as an attorney and author to writing useful, authoritative, and recognized guides on business, taxation, and intellectual property matters for small businesses, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, and freelancers. He is the author of over 20 books and hundreds of articles, and has been quoted in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. Among his books are Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide, Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business TaxesTax Guide for Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and Moreand Working for Yourself: Law and Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants, published by Nolo.  You can visit Stephen’s website at www.fishmanlawandtaxfiles.com.


Articles By Stephen Fishman

IRS Schedule B, Foreign Accounts, and FBAR Filing Requirements
Learn what triggers filing requirements for Schedule B and foreign accounts.
Top Six Tax Deductions for Seniors and Retirees
Here's a list of the top tax deductions for those over 50.
How to Start an LLC in South Carolina
Here are the steps you need to take to form an LLC in South Carolina.
Can You Take a Theft Deduction for Building Contractor Fraud?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated personal casualty and theft losses except for those related to a presidentially declared disaster.
How to Deduct a Loss on a Timeshare Sale
Tax issues when you sell a timeshare property at less than you purchased it for.
How to Form an Oklahoma Nonprofit Corporation
Follow these steps to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Oklahoma.
How to Form an Ohio Nonprofit Corporation
Here are the steps you need to take to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Ohio.
How to Form a Wisconsin Nonprofit Corporation
Follow these steps to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Wisconsin.
How to Form a Virginia Nonprofit Corporation
Here are the steps to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Virginia.
How to Form a South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation
Follow these steps to form a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in South Carolina.