As a small business owner, you might hire independent contractors to address business-related needs. When you pay an independent contractor, they receive nonemployee compensation. What is nonemployee compensation?
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How to Seamlessly Convert Contractors to Employees
At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee.
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W-2 Employee vs. 1099 Contractor
Key Takeaways W-2 employees are on payroll with taxes withheld, benefits, and labor law protections; 1099 contractors are self-employed and paid without withholding. Misclassification can lead to back wages, taxes (including both sides of FICA), penalties, interest, and potential legal action. Use DOL’s six-factor test and the IRS common-law rules; real-world control, financial arrangements, and […]
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How Do I File a 1099 for My Independent Contractors?
If you hire an independent contractor and pay them $600 or more during the tax year, you must create, distribute, and file Form-1099-NEC. You might wonder, How do I file a 1099?
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How to Issue a Corrected 1099 (MISC and NEC)
Do you file Forms 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC? If so, you might mix up the forms, enter incorrect information, or use a form from the wrong tax year. If you make a mistake on either form, you may need to issue a corrected 1099.
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification
Here’s a payroll question: How do you differentiate between employees and independent contractors? It all depends on the relationship between the potential employer and the worker, as outlined by the 2024 DOL contractor rule.
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New DOL Contractor Rule 2024: What to Know for Worker Classification
Not all workers are employees. Some might be independent contractors. Figuring out if your worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines can be difficult. The new DOL contractor rule 2024 aims to eliminate confusion. It provides detailed guidance on worker status. As a result, the number of workers […]
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IRIS 1099: What to Know About the Information Returns Intake System
Do you need to file Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, or another 1099 type? You can use the IRS’s Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) to e-file 1099s.
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The Ins and Outs of E-Filing 1099s With the IRS
When you own a business, you may need to hire an extra helping hand, like a vendor or contractor, to get a job done. And when you pay an independent contractor or vendor, you may be responsible (depending on how much you paid them during the year) for distributing and filing either Form 1099-NEC or […]
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Hiring a 1099 Subcontractor: Do Your Homework
As a small business owner, you might have considered hiring a 1099 subcontractor. In some ways, a subcontractor can give you more flexibility than an employee. Subcontractors are responsible for their own permits and payroll taxes.
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