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.

IRS's top 10 tax tips for home sellers

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 15

Will 'cherished' tax breaks face the chopping block?

Real Estate Tax Talk

Aug 5

2 ways real estate agents can save on driving expenses

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jul 29

The mortgage interest tax deduction: What's at stake in budget talks?

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jul 22

How to avoid the house-repair tax trap

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jul 8

Get a tax break for home improvement

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jul 1

Know which states offer tax amnesties

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jun 24

Stay on top of estimated tax payments and avoid IRS penalties

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jun 16

Put your child to work in real estate

Real Estate Tax Talk

Jun 10

Tax breaks for property losses

Real Estate Tax Talk

May 27

Can real estate fees be deducted in home sale?

Real Estate Tax Talk

May 20

Another IRS deadline: report your offshore accounts

Real Estate Tax Talk

May 13

Tax practices for real estate commissions, rebates

Real Estate Tax Talk

May 6

You've filed your taxes: Now what?

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 29

Home selling tax tips for accidental landlords

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 22

Real estate agents and IRS audits: know the odds

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 15

Real estate agents: What if you can't pay taxes now?

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 8

The taxman cometh: Need an extension?

Real Estate Tax Talk

Apr 1

The truth about estimated taxes: a primer for real estate professionals

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 25

10 tax deductions: in time for the April 18 deadline

Real Estate Tax Talk

Mar 18

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