Tax Savvy for Small Business


Book Description

Despite popular opinion, it is possible to run a profitable, honest business while minimizing taxes and staying out of legal trouble. Tax Savvy for Small Business helps readers do just that, detailing year-round tax-saving strategies for: -- claiming all legitimate deductions -- maximizing fringe benefits -- keeping accurate records -- documenting expenses -- surviving an audit The 5th edition provides the most current IRS rules, the latest tax codes and a new chapter of "Frequently Asked Questions."




Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability


Book Description

Social Security disability is an enormous program, with hundreds of thousands of people participating each year. Consequently, it's easy for both participants and first-time applicants to get lost in the system's bureaucracy.Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is an essential book for anyone dealing with a long-term or permanent disability. Written both for first-time applicants and those who already receive Social Security disability, Dr. David Morton's book demystifies the program in plain English, thoroughly explaining:* what Social Security disability is* what benefits are available to disabled children* how to prove a disability* how age, education and work experience affect benefits* whether or not one can work while receiving benefits* how to appeal a denial of benefits* how to respond to a Continuing Disability Review* and much more




Nolo's LLC Handbook


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Nolo's LLC Handbook is the most practical legal guide to LLCs on the market. It's a hands-on book for the legal forms and agreements LLC owners must deal with over the lives of their LLCs. Its expert templates and explanations enable buyers to handle legal filings and documents on their own.




The Corporate Records Handbook


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Should be a part of any serious business library -- and any corporate library.- Bookwatch - This practical guide gives step-by-step instructions plus the legal forms to be filled out and filed to keep corporate status. - Orange County Register




The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination


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Considers the practical realities of applying the law on a day-to-day basis and answers all the common questions, covering: what harrassment is and how to stop it, when and how discrimination occurs, how to conduct training, how to handle employee complaints, and much more. Original.




Nolo's Quick LLC


Book Description

Few business people haven't heard the buzz about limited liability companies -- the newest and wildly popular way to organize a business. For those who are wondering whether or not an LLC is right for them, Nolo's Quick LLC is the book to grab. Written by corporations and LLC expert Attorney Anthony Mancuso, this Quick & Legal book provides essential information for small business owners in any of the fifty states. It explains, in plain English, the advantages and drawbacks of forming an LLC, and how the LLC compares with running a business as a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship. The book explains: * how LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the state * the crucial Operating Agreement, which details the legal rights and responsibilities of LLC members and managers * how owners can choose between a member-run or manager-run LLC * important tax options that qualify an LLC for partnership tax treatment -- an essential benefit of forming an LLC *the required ongoing legal and tax paperwork *




Nolo’s Guide to Single-Member LLCs


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Learn all you need to know about SMLLCs Single-member LLCs are the business entity of choice for small businesses with one owner. With an SMLLC, you get personal liability protection that you don’t have with a sole proprietorship. Nolo’s Guide to Single-Member LLCs has all the essential information you need to decide whether an SMLLC is the right choice for your business. It explains: how to form an SMLLC and why it can be a good business entity choice how limited liability protection works how to choose the proper tax treatment for your SMLLC the tasks involved in running your SMLLC, like paying taxes, filing annual reports, and keeping proper records. This edition explains SMLLC taxation, most importantly the 20% pass-through deduction available to SMLLC owners.




Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law


Book Description

The go-to guide for quick and reliable answers to everyday legal questions, from the nation's most respected publisher of self-help legal information.




The Employer's Legal Handbook


Book Description

Handle employment decisions legally and effectively—from hiring to firing Employment laws change often. Staying on top of them is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace—and heading off expensive lawsuits. Use this must-have desk reference to find answers to workplace questions, quickly and easily. The Employer’s Legal Handbook is the go-to guide for business owners and managers. It covers the most common and current employment law issues you need to know about, including: applications, interviews, and hiring must-have personnel policies wage and hour laws employee discipline and performance reviews health care insurance and other employee benefits employee taxes and payroll family and medical leave employee privacy illegal harassment and discrimination terminations, downsizing, and layoffs. The 15th edition provides updated 50-state legal information and explains the latest developments in employment law, including the rise of the remote workforce and other issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic.




Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law


Book Description

Everything you ever wanted to know about the law, but couldn’t afford to ask The law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. When they do, turn to Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, a handy, information-packed desk reference. 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 Workplace rights Wills & trusts Buying a house Divorce Small claims court Domestic violence Adoption Traffic accidents Inventions Privacy rights Child custody & support Elder care Bankruptcy Noisy neighbors Home businesses Name changes Searches & seizures Tenant rights Criminal law The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws, government agency contacts, and resources. There’s also a helpful glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to do your own legal research.