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People start their own businesses for various reasons—sometimes by choice, other times out of necessity, or maybe a little of each. The strategies and information in Working for Yourself gives entrepreneurs the best chance of success by explaining how to structure their business, what to include in their contracts, how to make sure they get paid, how to save on taxes, and much more. This book provides everything that anyone who’s self-employed (including independent contractors, consultants, freelancers, and gig workers) needs to know about consulting and contracting.
The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family home Do you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And it may mean you’re about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. Learn your legal obligations. Estimate costs and profits. Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. Make the most of valuable tax deductions. Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 5th edition is updated to cover major legal changes, in particular how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created pass-through deductions that can benefit landlords. Includes sample forms and budget worksheets.
With selling a home no longer a guarantee of huge profits, many “accidental landlords” are entering the market, seeking to rent out a property with minimal legal and other troubles, and to reap maximum profits. This book provides an authoritative, easy-to-read primer on how to enter the rental property business.
If you're unsure which bankruptcy chapter is right for you, The New Bankruptcy can help. This guide explores all debt relief options, including determining whether you can resolve financial problems without bankruptcy and the pros and cons of Chapters 7 and 13 when a bankruptcy filing makes sense. For instance, you'll learn that Chapter 7 will do the following: eliminate credit card balances, utility bills, and more protect property needed to work and live, and provide debt relief without requiring you to repay creditors. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves a three- or five-year payment plan that will allow you to: catch up on a house or car payment pay off an overdue tax or support balance, and pay an amount you can afford on other debts, such as credit cards and student loans. Also, this guide includes an online companion page with downloadable worksheets and easy-to-use charts, as well as a sample bankruptcy filing on the latest official legal forms.
"This book on renter and tenant rights is packed with critical legal and practical information on topics such as negotiating a lease or rental agreement, breaking a lease and leaving early, handling unwelcome landlord intrusions, getting a landlord to make repairs, collecting a full security deposit after moving out, fighting discrimination or retaliation, and more"--
Everything you ever wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask Written by Nolo’s expert team of attorneys, this book answers more than 1,000 of the most frequently asked questions about everyday legal issues, including: Credit & debt Privacy rights Workplace rights Child custody & support Wills & trusts Elder care Buying a house Bankruptcy Divorce Noisy neighbors Small claims court Home businesses Domestic violence Name changes Adoption Searches & seizures Traffic accidents Tenant rights Inventions Criminal law The 12th edition is completely updated to provide current and accurate information on all the legal subjects covered in the book. It also has a helpful glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to do your own legal research. Nolo editors each focus on specific areas of the law, such as estate planning, family law, employment law, real estate, criminal law, and business. They specialize in writing and editing plain English do-it-yourself legal articles and books for consumers.
The all-in-one business law book Whether you’re just starting a small business, or your business is already up and running, legal questions come up on an almost daily basis. Ignoring them can threaten your enterprise—but hiring a lawyer to help with routine issues can devastate the bottom line. The Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business has helped more than a quarter million entrepreneurs and business owners master the basics, including how to: raise start-up money decide between an LLC or other business structure save on business taxes get licenses and permits choose the right insurance negotiate contracts and leases avoid problems if you’re buying a franchise hire and manage employees and independent contractors attract and keep customers (and get paid on time), and limit your liability and protect your personal assets. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or an LLC or corporation, a one-person business operating out of your home, or a larger company with staff, this book will help you start and run a successful business.
Stop creditors and get more time to pay.Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops creditors, lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies, and other collection actions immediately, giving you time to restructure your debts. Yes, you'll pay into a three- or five-year repayment plan in Chapter 13. But your money will go toward the debts that matter most--like your mortgage, car loan, support obligations, and taxes. Remaining debts, such as credit card, medical, and utility bills, usually receive only a fraction of what you owe.Also, Chapter 13 offers unique debt solutions not available in Chapter 7, sometimes making Chapter 13 the better choice even for those who qualify for Chapter 7. For instance, ...
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Describes courtroom layouts, rules and customs, and looks at legal procedures, evidence, and goals.