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.

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Jan 2

What's new for taxes in 2012? The good news and bad news

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Dec 22

A happy new year for your 2012 taxes?

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Dec 15

Short on real estate down payment? Use your IRA

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Dec 8

Tax-time tips for real estate agents

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Dec 2

Renting second home complicates taxes

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Nov 29

Take advantage of expiring tax deductions

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Nov 22

Employers missing out on health insurance tax credit

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Nov 11

4 ways to reduce your 2011 taxes

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Nov 4

Do well by doing good: tax-deductible contributions

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Oct 28

Inflation adjustments for 2012 taxes

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Oct 21

Agents' 3 common misconceptions on tax deductions

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Oct 14

Real estate agents: Now is the time to buy that SUV

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Oct 7

Are independent contractors really employees? The IRS wants to know

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Sep 30

IRS rolls out new mobile phone rules

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Sep 23

Obama's jobs plan: What's in it for real estate professionals?

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Sep 16

Not all homeownership expenses are tax-deductible

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Sep 9

Tax consequences of refinancing

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Sep 2

Deducting a loss on a real estate sale

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Aug 26

Real estate agents: Get a tax break for your work clothes

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Aug 19

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