{"product_id":"9781413324365","title":"Consultant \u0026 Independent Contractor Agreements","description":"Whether you are contracting your services to others or hiring independent contractors to work for you, it's essential to get everything in writing -- if you don't, you could lose time, money and credibility. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  Consultant and Independent Contractor Agreements gives you the plain-English instructions and easy-to-use forms you need to get the legalities straight, stay out of trouble and get the job done.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  If you're an independent contractor...\u003cbr\u003e  Take the legal steps necessary to document each new project that comes your way -- if you get audited, you'll be glad you did. This easy-to-use book gives you all the tools you need to:\u003cbr\u003e  *put your agreement in writing\u003cbr\u003e  *define a project's scope, components and duration\u003cbr\u003e  *satisfy IRS requirements\u003cbr\u003e  *get paid on time and in full\u003cbr\u003e  *avoid disputes with clients\u003cbr\u003e  *drum up new business\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  If you're hiring independent contractors...\u003cbr\u003e  Using freelancers can get you great results and save you money-but you need to know what it takes to avoid the ire of the IRS while protecting your business and intellectual property. Here's everything you need to:\u003cbr\u003e  *put your agreement in writing\u003cbr\u003e  *define a project's scope, components and duration\u003cbr\u003e  *satisfy IRS requirements\u003cbr\u003e  *protect your trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights\u003cbr\u003e  *avoid disputes with independent contractors\u003cbr\u003e  *get your money's worth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The 5th edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and regulations. It now includes a checklist to help prevent the IRS from reclassifying contractors as employees.","brand":"NOLO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014965149936,"sku":"9781413324365","price":30.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781413324365_p0.jpg?v=1763726591","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781413324365","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}