Starting the discussion on employees... independent contractor vs. employee

The Big Question: Independent versus Employee Status
Courtesy of Business Brokerage Press

Are your workers independent contractors or employees? This is a compelling question, especially where the Internal Revenue Service is concerned. Every worker claiming status as a non-employee means payroll taxes and social security contributions that won't fall into the IRS's pocket.

Now many states are taking a closer look at the question, too. They are increasingly on the lookout for new sources of state revenue, including workman's compensation and unemployment insurance, both of which can be bypassed when a business uses independent workers.

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