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.
Recent Articles
Tax Rules for Gambling Income and Losses
Learn the rules for reporting gambling income -- and losses -- on your tax return. ... Read more
Congratulations, You Just Won a Jackpot! Now Pay Up
When you play the lottery, mostly you think about the the cash you'll win. However, the federal and state government wins as well because your winnings are taxable income. ... Read more
Are Attorneys' Fees Tax Deductible?
Most personal legal fees are no longer deductible under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ... Read more
How to Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment
Property assessment is an inexact science. You might have grounds to challenge your bill and save money. ... Read more
If You Haven't Filed Your Taxes In Years
You may be in the same boat as many people who neglect to file their federal income taxes. At first, you probably expected to catch up when financial times were better. Now, with years of delinquent taxes piled up, the task seems too daunting to tackle. ... Read more