Independent Contractors & Employee Issues

Understand the nuances of independent contractors and employees, including factors the IRS looks at to determine independent contractor status.
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Sole Proprietor vs. Independent Contractor Explained
A small business owner works with his accountant to file 1099-MISC forms.
Who Should Receive Form 1099-MISC?
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What is Backup Withholding?
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10 Facts You Should Know About Independent Contractors
This illustration shows a 1099-NEC form for tax year 2020.
How to Report and Pay Taxes on Your 1099-NEC Income
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Everything You Should Know Before Preparing Form 1099-MISC
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Benefits to Filing Forms W-2 and 1099-NEC Online
Image shows two women at a table exchanging a stack of papers, with other papers floating around the room with their labels below. Text reads: "Documents needed for hiring an independent contractor: W-9, application, resume, a written contract"
3 Documents You Need When Hiring a Contract Worker
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Laws and Regulations Affecting Independent Contractor Status
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Want to Avoid Being Audited? Check Status of Independent Contractors
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How the IRS Determines Independent Contractor Status
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Should I Hire an Employee or a Contract Worker?
Being an Independent Contractor
What Is an Independent Contractor?
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IRS Section 530 Relief for Independent Contractors
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Important Terms to Include in an Independent Contractor Agreement
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Learn About Sales People Being Employees vs Independent Contractors
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What Is Work for Hire?
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Independent Contractor or Employee - What's the Difference?
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What to Do With an IRS Backup Withholding Notice
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Should You Give Employees Employment Contracts? The Pros and Cons
This illustration describes 7 key 1099 forms including "1099 K - Payment card & third-party network transctions," "1099-MISC "Rent, royalty, attorney fees, etc.," "1099-DIV Dividends and distributions," "1099-INT Interest income," "1099-NEC Payments to non-employees," "1099-R Distributions for retirement or profit-sharing plans, IRAs," "1099-B Proceeds from broker or barter exchange transactions."
1099 Forms Your Business Might Prepare or Receive
 
 
 
 
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