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.

Stephen's Stories

Real estate and taxes are inextricably intertwined

Real Estate Tax Talk

May 5

Real estate broker shows how to turn business mileage deduction into a negligence penalty

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 21

IRS will let quite a bit slide past April 15

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 14

US Tax Court ruling could save real estate trusts millions

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 7

IRS' bitcoin guidance turns every transaction into a reportable capital gain or loss at tax time

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 31

Married landlords who file separate tax returns may lose ability to deduct rental losses

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 24

'Obamacare' March 31 open enrollment deadline will not be delayed

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 17

3 valuable tax deductions that real estate pros often overlook

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 10

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