Stephen Fishman

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Stephen Fishman received his law degree in 1979 from the University of Southern California. He has worked in private practice, specializing in small business, tax and intellectual property law. He also served as a deputy commissioner with the Califor... Read more

Stephen Fishman received his law degree in 1979 from the University of Southern California. He has worked in private practice, specializing in small business, tax and intellectual property law. He also served as a deputy commissioner with the California Department of Real Estate in the 1980s -- a particularly exciting time for the real estate industry. He is the author of 18 books published by Nolo Press. His books in include "Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide," "Deduct It," and "Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Contractors, Freelancers and Consultants." Stephen has worked as a columnist and speaker on legal issues dealing with small business and intellectual property law. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle and many other publications. He is currently researching a tax guide for real estate professionals.

IRS keeping an eagle eye on payments to independent contractors

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 1

Miscellaneous tax deductions can add up

Real Estate Tax Talk

Feb 25

Court holds co-op owners may deduct casualty losses

Real Estate Tax Talk

Feb 15

6 ways to increase your chances of being audited

Real Estate Tax Talk

Feb 8

IRS provides guidance on HAMP principal reductions

Real Estate Tax Talk

Feb 1

When, and when not, to file Form 1099-MISC

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jan 25

Simplified home office deduction may not be the best option

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jan 18

IRS still updating some key 2012 tax forms

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jan 11

Fiscal cliff bill extends real estate tax breaks

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jan 4

Impact of proposed tax increase for high earners would be marginal

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 28

Prepay business expenses for extra tax deductions

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 21

Lawmakers eyeing MID as source of tax revenue

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 17

5 tax tips for giving to charity

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 7

What we know so far about murky 2013 tax environment

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 3

Gifts can be deductible business expenses, but IRS limits are strict

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 30

What happens to your taxes if we go over the fiscal cliff

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 16

Prepare for new Medicare taxes in 2013

Tax on investment income doesn't apply to rentals owned by real estate pros

Nov 9

IRS grants reprieve to Hurricane Sandy victims

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 2

4 ways public charities can participate in elections

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 26

'Obamacare' individual mandate has no teeth

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 19

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