Stephen Fishman

J.D. · USC Gould School of Law

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 Taxes, Every Airbnb Host's Tax Guide, and Working for Yourself: Law and Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants, published by Nolo.

Articles By Stephen Fishman

How to Start an LLC in New Jersey
Here are the steps you need to take to form an LLC in New Jersey.
Energy-Related Tax Credits Homeowners Can Use From the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act
Ready to make your home more energy efficient? The tax law offers tax credits that can help defray the cost.
LLC Protection for Members' Personal Debt in Nevada
In Nevada, like in most states, the general rule is that the money or property of an Nevada limited liability company (“LLC”) cannot be taken by creditors to pay off the personal debts or liabiliti
LLC Protection for Members' Personal Debt in Florida
In Florida, like in most states, the general rule is that the money or property of a Florida limited liability company (“LLC”) cannot be taken by creditors to pay off the personal debts or liability
LLC Protection for Members' Personal Debt in Texas
In Texas, like in most states, the general rule is that the money or property of a Texas limited liability company (“LLC”) cannot be taken by creditors to pay off the personal debts or liabilities
LLC Protection for Members' Personal Debt in New York
New York LLC law does not provide Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) with nearly as much protection from members' personal creditors as do many states.
LLC Protection for Members' Personal Debt in California
In California, like in most states, the general rule is that the money or property of an California limited liability company (“LLC”) cannot be taken by creditors to pay off the personal debts or l
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.
Deducting Your State Income Taxes with a Pass-Through Entity
Many states have adopted an optional pass-through entity (PTE) tax that effectively enables some business owners to deduct state income tax on their business income without limit.
State Taxes on Recreational Marijuana
All states that have established a legal market for recreational marijuana impose hefty special taxes on its sale.