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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Tax mistake? Don't panic, amend!

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Tax deductions on gifts to clients subject to 'draconian limits'

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May 11

Start planning your 2012 tax strategy now

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May 4

You forgot to file your taxes, now what?

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Poor record-keeping puts tax deductions at risk

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Apr 20

Tips for filing your tax return on time

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Apr 13

Need more time for taxes? File an extension

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Apr 6

Agents: Are you an IRS audit target?

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Mar 30

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Mar 23

How to postpone tax time

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Mortgage deduction limits: per residence, not per person

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Special tax exemption for real estate pros

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Feb 24

Tax changes to note as filing deadline nears

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Tax-reporting tips for property managers

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IRS crackdown on identity theft

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Top tax deductions for real estate pros

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Jan 27

New IRS regulations impact owners of rental, investment properties

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Be picky when choosing a tax professional

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Jan 13

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