Filing 485 on your own without a lawyer

Here is the list of resource to file 485 on your own.

Cover Letters and details :
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=196908

485 Check List :
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5202

485, EAD, AP Details :
http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5132&page=20

Tips on assembling an application
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=ff053d146a7ee010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

How to file EAD renewal

E-Filing Reference Guide

https://efiling.uscis.dhs.gov/efile/

Include the Confirmation Receipt notice as the first page of the supporting documentation for each application.

In almost all cases, submit a photocopy of your supporting document to the USCIS.

Place all supporting documentation into one package and mail it to the address provided on the Confirmation Receipt notice.

If you are e-Filing Form I-90, Form I-131, or Form I-765, see Photographs and Fingerprints.

Photographs and Fingerprints

USCIS requires photographs and fingerprints for certain applications. The information below tells you which applications require photographs and fingerprints and how they are provided to USCIS.

Form I-131, Application for a Travel Document
If you are e-Filing Form I-131, you will need to submit two identical color paper photographs with your Supporting Documents. See Paper Photograph Requirements for more information.
You do not need to submit fingerprints for this form.

Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
If you are e-Filing Form I-765, you do NOT need to submit paper photographs and you do NOT need to self-schedule an appointment at an Application Support Center for the electronic capture of your biometrics. You will receive a notice in the mail from the USCIS that will provide you with your USCIS-scheduled appointment for capturing biometrics and photographs at an Application Support Center.

You MUST bring the following materials to your biometrics appointment, or processing of your Form I-765 will NOT be completed at your scheduled time:

1. Biometrics appointment notice.

2. Photo Identification. Acceptable kinds of photo identification are:
Passport or national photo identification issued by your country, or
Driver’s license, or
State-issued photo identification card.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b3be194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1RCRD

Paper Photograph Requirements for E-Filed Applications

On August 2, 2004, USCIS announced a change in photograph requirements for all applicants from a three-quarter face position to a standard, full frontal face position. USCIS accepted both three-quarter and full color frontal photographs until September 1, 2004, after which only full frontal color will be accepted.

When applicable, you will need to submit color paper photographs taken within the 30 days of E-Filing your form. The number of photographs required depends on the type of application you are E-Filing. Please see Form M-603, USCIS is Making Photos Simpler, for information on the specifications and number of photographs required for each application.

Using a pencil, lightly print your Alien Registration Number (A#), if any, and E-Filing receipt number on the back of each photo sent with supporting documentation.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c3ce194d3e88d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1RCRD

Apply online if your EAD is expiring in 120 days

https://efiling.uscis.dhs.gov/efile/

You can apply online at https://efiling.uscis.dhs.gov/efile/ if your EAD is expiring in 120 days. They may ask you again for finger printing if it needed. Otherwise, no documents to send, and you can pay by credit card.

The info may change at any time.

Check uscis Efiling :
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=9059d9808bcbd010VgnVCM100000d1f1d6a1RCRD

1099 Contractor tax in a Nutshell

Forms

1. Pay estimated state and federal tax using form 1040 ES for fed, IT-1040ES (ohio) for state every quarter .

Fed: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040es.pdf
State: http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/kb/estimated-taxes/2000.html
OH 1040Es voucher : http://tax.ohio.gov/documents/forms/pass-through_entities/2007/PIT_IT1040ES.pdf

Medicare and social security tax is included in 1040 ES.

2. You can Pay medicare and social security tax using form 1040 SE while filiing your tax return.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sse.pdf

3. + Other forms while filiing your tax return.

Tax due date for 1040 ES (fed and state of OH, other state due date may vary with fed)

The 15th day of the 4th month of your fiscal year, - April 15
The 15th day of the 6th month of your fiscal year, - June 15
The 15th day of the 9th month of your fiscal year, - Sept. 15
The 15th day of the 1st month after the end of your fiscal year. - Jan. 15 next year


How To Pay Estimated Tax

There are five ways to pay estimated tax.

1. Credit an overpayment on your 2007 return to your 2008 estimated tax.
2. Send in your payment (check or money order) with a payment voucher from Form 1040-ES.
3. Pay electronically using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).
4. Pay by electronic funds withdrawal if you are filing Form 1040 or Form 1040A electronically.
5. Pay by credit card using a pay-by-phone system or the Internet

Source : http://www.irs.gov/publications/p505/ch02.html#d0e6025