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Time to Inc.?

Freelancers should think carefully before incorporating

By Claire Zulkey – March 8, 2006

So you've taken the plunge and decided to set yourself up as a full-time freelancer. You want to give off the image that you're a professional company, not just some hack with a computer. You've got the business cards printed, you've got the ergonomic desk chair. You also want to save on taxes. Wouldn't it be nice instead of just being Joe Blow, Freelancer, to be Joe Blow Freelancing Inc.?

Well...not necessarily. Tax time is upon us but the very harried and helpful Howard Samuels, CP...
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