According to a recent study, one out of every 10 workers is an independent contractor. With so many contractors making up the workforce, you’re bound to work with or hire one at some point. Hiring contractors can be beneficial to your business. But if you’re going to be working with independent contractors, you need to […]
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What Is an Independent Contractor?
As a business owner, you might need to hire a worker at some point or another. And depending on your type of business, you might need to hire employees, independent contractors, or both to get the job done.
Read More What Is an Independent Contractor?What Is an ITIN?
For identification and tax reporting purposes, both employers and workers need Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs). These numbers let the IRS identify you when you fulfill your reporting and filing requirements. One Taxpayer Identification Number you should know about is the ITIN. What is an ITIN?
Read More What Is an ITIN?What Is Form SS-8?
As a business owner, you might hire workers to help streamline your business processes. When you bring someone on board, one of your responsibilities is to decide whether they are an independent contractor or employee. If you have trouble with this determination, you can file Form SS-8. What is Form SS-8?
Read More What Is Form SS-8?What California AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy and Beyond
In 2018, California came up with the ABC test to determine whether an employer could classify a worker as an independent contractor. And in September 2019, the court approved the new California AB 5 (Assembly Bill No. 5) to push the ABC test’s effects into motion.
Read More What California AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy and BeyondHiring a Contractor: Build it and They Will Come
As a small business owner, it’s your responsibility to know who’s the best person to hire for a job. Sometimes that means adding an employee to your roster. Other times, it means hiring a contractor. Hiring a contractor can help fill temporary or project-oriented positions. Read on to get the scoop on hiring independent contractors […]
Read More Hiring a Contractor: Build it and They Will ComeBack it Up … What Is Backup Withholding, and Are My Contractors Subject to it?
When you pay an independent contractor, you don’t withhold taxes from their wages … or do you? In some cases, contractor wages are subject to backup withholding. So, what is backup withholding, and when do you need to do it?
Read More Back it Up … What Is Backup Withholding, and Are My Contractors Subject to it?IRS Form W-9: A Detailed Look at Purpose and Usage
Does your business hire independent contractors, gig workers, or freelancers? If so, congratulations—you get to learn the ins and outs of IRS Form W-9! So, what’s the scoop with the IRS W-9 form? What exactly is it used for? Who needs to fill one out? We have the answers to all of your burning questions […]
Read More IRS Form W-9: A Detailed Look at Purpose and UsageRunning Contractor Payroll the Right Way
Taking on an independent contractor is different than hiring an employee. There are differences in the forms you must gather, wage reporting, and how you pay contractors vs. employees. So, how do you run contractor payroll if it’s different from paying employees? Read on to learn the answer to that question and more.
Read More Running Contractor Payroll the Right WayNew York Independent Contractor Law Gets a Big Update
Businesses that contract out work in New York have a new law to put on their radar: The New York independent contractor law. But, what is the new law? What businesses are impacted by the new law, and how? Keep reading to get the scoop on the New York independent contractor law.
Read More New York Independent Contractor Law Gets a Big Update