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.

Real estate professionals may be exempt from 3.8 percent 'Obamacare tax' on rental income

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 9

Tax breaks real estate pros and their clients should be prepared to do without in 2014

Real Estate Tax Talk

Dec 3

Good news for California homeowners facing short sales

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 25

Unrecorded mortgage from 'Bank of Mom' fails to qualify for interest deduction

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 18

Tips real estate agents can use to qualify for 'Obamacare' credits

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 11

Building improvements can be a losing proposition for landlords at tax time

Real Estate Tax Talk

Nov 4

Understanding the IRS's 'new math' for landlord repairs

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 28

IRS provides guidance on whether expenses can be deducted instead of depreciated

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 21

Save big bucks on your taxes by deducting all sorts of weird odds and ends

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 14

Understanding the new routine maintenance safe harbor for landlords

Real Estate Tax Talk

Oct 7

Good news for owners of smaller residential rental properties

Real Estate Tax Talk

Sep 30

IRS finally provides guidance on building repairs vs. improvements

Real Estate Tax Talk

Sep 20

Claim energy efficiency tax credit for homeowners before it's gone

Real Estate Tax Talk

Sep 13

How to save on Social Security and Medicare taxes without getting slaughtered

Real Estate Tax Talk

Sep 6

What IRS recognition of gay marriage in every state means for real estate

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 30

Don't forget sales taxes on vacation-home rentals

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 23

Don't count on private mortgage insurance deduction in 2014

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 20

Don't expect IRS to take your word that 'It's for business'

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 9

It pays for landlords to qualify as 'real estate professional'

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 2

New fee for self-insured health plan sponsors

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jul 28

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