Quicken Legal Business Pro 2013

You don't need an attorney to start and run a business -- most of the legal work involved simply requires reliable information and the right legal forms. With Quicken Legal Business Pro, you'll get everything you need to get the job done.

Completely updated to reflect the latest laws and regulations of your state, Quicken Legal Business Pro provides:

  over 140 contracts, forms, and worksheets

  five completely searchable Nolo business bestsellers

  comprehensive "How to" checklists that help you through complex tasks

  free downloadable legal updates throughout 2013

  a free download of Nolo's bestselling book Working With Independent Contractors, a $34.99 value, when you register your software

Plus, prepare cash flow, sales revenue and profit and loss forecasts, and use dozens of sample letters and policies, including collection and loan request letters. Quicken Legal Business Pro brings these five Nolo bestsellers together in one easy-to-use software package:

1.     Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business

2.     The Manager's Legal Handbook

3.     How to Write a Business Plan

4.     Contracts: The Essential Business Desk Reference

5.     Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes

With over 140 legal forms, you'll have access to the documents you need, when you need them. You can also take notes, create bookmarks, and read real-world examples of situations you're likely to face.

Need more details? Here's a deeper look at what you can do with Quicken Legal Business Pro:

Plan for Success

Select the best structure for your business, obtain licenses and permits, buy or sell a franchise, , file required documents, and minimize the chances of legal disputes. Figure out if your business idea will make money and present a comprehensive plan to potential investors.

Manage Taxes

Identify deductions allowed by the IRS, write off long-term business assets, maximize retirement funds, and minimize the chance of an audit.

Create a Business Plan

Figure out if your business idea will make money, find potential sources of financing, prepare cash flow and profit & loss forecasts, determine your assets, liabilities, and net worth, create a marketing and personnel plan, and present a comprehensive plan to potential investors.

Build Your Team

Hire workers, develop sensible personnel policies, supervise independent contractors, communicate effectively with employees, minimize the chance of employee lawsuits, and legally terminate workers when necessary.

Get Financing

Identify the best prospects for loans from a bank or loved ones, understand the legal and tax issues of borrowing money from family and friends, determine the best structure for each loan, draft a loan request letter, receive guidance on the best way to pitch your loan requests, protect your lenders, and deal with necessary documents, such as promissory notes.

Included Forms

Buying or Selling a Business

   Amendment to Contract (General)

   Attachment to Contract (General)

   Bill of Sale for Business Assets

   Contract for Purchase of Corporate Assets

   Contract for Purchase of Corporate Stock

   Contract for Purchase of Unincorporated Business

   Corporate Resolution Authorizing Sale of Assets

   Security Agreement for Buying Business Assets

   Seller's Affidavit: No Creditors

   IRS 4797, Sales of Business Property

   IRS 8594, Asset Acquisition Statement

   IRS 8821, Tax Information Authorization

Contracts for Goods and Services

   Amendment to Contract (General)

   Attachment to Contract (General)

   Bill of Sale for Goods

   Consignment Contract

   Contract for Manufacture of Goods

   Contract for Services

   Equipment Rental Contract

   Invoice

   Mutual Release of Contract Claims

   Proposal

   Request for Proposal

   Sales Contract (Installment Payments)

   Sales Contract (Lump-Sum Payment)

   Security Agreement for Buying Goods

   Storage Contract

   IRS 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business - Sole Proprietorship

   IRS 1040, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax

   IRS 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals

   IRS 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home

   IRS W-9, Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification

Corporate Minutes and Consents

   Consent of Directors

   Consent of Shareholders

   Minutes of Directors' Meeting

   Minutes of Shareholders' Meeting

   Minutes of Telephone Conference Directors' Meeting

   Notice of Directors' Meeting

   Notice of Shareholders' Meeting

   Shareholder Proxy

   IRS 1120, Corporation Income Tax Return

   IRS 1120S, Income Tax Return for an S Corporation

   IRS 1120S, Schedule K-1, Shareholder's Share of Income etc.

   IRS 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation

Forming a Business

   Affidavit of Lost Stock Certificate

   Amendment to Contract (General)

   Attachment to Contract (General)

   Corporate Bylaws

   Operating Agreement for Single-Member LLC

   Partnership Agreement

   Pre-Incorporation Agreement

   Stock Agreement

   IRS SS-4, Application for EIN

Hiring Workers

   Amendment to Contract (General)

   Attachment to Contract (General)

   Authorization to Release Information

   Confidentiality Agreement

   Contract With Independent Contractor

   Employment Application

   Noncompete Agreement

   Offer of Employment

   IRS 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income (Sample)

   IRS 940-EZ, Employer Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return

   IRS 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return

   IRS W-2, Wage and Tax Statement (Sample)

   IRS W-4, Employee Withholding Allowance

   USCIS I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

Leasing Space

   Amendment to Lease

   Assignment of Lease

   Attachment to Lease

   Extension of Lease

   Gross Lease

   Landlord's Consent to Sublease

   Net Lease for Entire Building

   Net Lease for Part of Building

   Notice of Exercise of Lease Option

   Sublease

LLC Minutes and Consents

   Consent of LLC Members

   Minutes of LLC Meeting

   Notice of LLC Meeting

   IRS 1040, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax

   IRS 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals

   IRS 1065, Schedule K-1, Partner's Share of Income etc.

   IRS 1065, U.S. Partnership Return of Income

   IRS 8832, Entity Classification Election

Managing Finances

   Amendment to Contract (General)

   Attachment to Contract (General)

   Limited Power of Attorney for Finances

   Promissory Note (Amortized Payments)

   Promissory Note (Balloon Payment)

   Promissory Note (One Lump-Sum Payment)

   Promissory Note (Payments of Interest Only)

   Security Agreement for Borrowing Money

Buying and Selling Real Estate

Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Contract

Attachment to Real Estate Purchase Contract

Contract to Purchase Building

Contract to Purchase Vacant Land

Exercise of Option to Purchase Real Estate

Extension of Time to Remove Contingencies

Option to Purchase Building

Option to Purchase Vacant Land

Removal of Contingency

Tax Forms

   IRS 1040, Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business - Sole Proprietorship

   IRS Form 1040, Schedule E, Supplemental Income and Loss

   IRS 1040, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax

   IRS 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals

   IRS 1065, Schedule K-1, Partner's Share of Income etc.

   IRS 1065, U.S. Partnership Return of Income

   IRS 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income

   IRS 1120-A, Corporation Short-Form Income Tax Return

   IRS 1120S, Income Tax Return for an S Corporation

   IRS 1120S, Schedule K-1, Shareholder's Share of Income etc.

   IRS 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation

   IRS 4562, Depreciation and Amortization

   IRS 4797, Sales of Business Property

   IRS 8300, Report of Cash Payments Over $10,000 Received in a Trade or Business

   IRS 8594, Asset Acquisition Statement

   IRS 8716, Election to Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year

   IRS 8821, Tax Information Authorization

   IRS 8822, Change of Address

   IRS 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home

   IRS 8832, Entity Classification Election

   IRS 940, Employer Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return

   IRS 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return

   IRS SS-4, Application for EIN

   IRS W-2, Wage and Tax Statement

   IRS W-4, Employee Withholding Allowance

   IRS W-9, Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification

System Requirements:

Computer: Pentium 400 MHz

Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8

Memory: 512 MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 71.8 MB (89.8 MB to install)

Monitor: 1024 x 768 with 16-bit color

CD-ROM Drive: 2x speed

Internet Connection: 56 Kbps modem required to access online features

Printer: Any printer supported by Windows XP/Vista/ 7 / 8

Software: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Adobe Reader (optional); spreadsheet program (optional).