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Independent Contractors? I am looking to hire employees but only as independent contractors. How do I do that? The positions I offer are commissions only. can anyone help? Thanks!

How do I claim independent contractors? I own an agency and I get gigs for independent contractors. Clients would pay the agency using my Tax ID and I would then pay out the independent contractor. Keep in mind I get a percentage amount of the gig that I get for the independent contractor. How would I claim the independent contractor on my income taxes because our clients send a 1099 to my Tax ID and not the independent contractor? Would the independent contractor be an expense for my business or how would I claim them?

Can independent contractors be forced to work at a specific place? The company I work for has said that new laws have passed for independent contractors and that's why they can force us to go to the office to work and tell us when our work day starts and ends. Does this law actually exist? Is there anything that exists that says independent contractors can be forced to work at a specific place and time when such things were not covered in the contract I signed?

Can we hire only independent Contractors from our state? What forms do we need our independent contractors to fill out for taxes? We are located in Nevada. It is for my home-based travel agency.

How can I keep independent contractors from stealing my customers in California? I have a small IT business in California and I need to hire independent contractors from time to time. Recently, one of the people I hired for a job went to my customer and told them he would do the same work I do for them, except he would do it cheaper. I've heard that non-compete agreements are illegal in California, so how am I supposed to protect my business?

Why were independent contractors employed as interrogators of detainees? Has it been done in the past? Why were independent contractors employed as interrogators of detainees? Has it been done in the past? Is this usual practice? Is this the future of USA international & domestic law enforcement?

What tax forms do I need independent contractors to fill out for my small business? I am starting an online tutoring business and hiring my tutors as independent contractors. Do I need them to fill out an IRS forms with me when I hire them? What do I have to do accounting-wise for my employees?

Can my independent contractors create bills for which my company has to pay? I have a real estate company with my agents as independent contractors and we recieved a collection notice from an advertiser for an over due bill. The bill is in my company's name but the agent was the one that purchased the advertising. So my question is can the advertisement company stick me with the bill that my independent agent ordered? Thanks!

What are the differences between employees and independent contractors? What are the differences between employees and independent contractors? Is it possible for an employer to reclassify all of his/her employees as independent contractors? Why or why not?

How can I get group health insurance for a large group of independent contractors? I'm involved with a company that has over 50,000 independent contractors. What are my options to seek out a group health insurance plan at great savings for the independent contractors? Jody

How do I handle taxes for independent contractors of mine that are based in other countries? I have an online business that utilizes people all over the world and they are paid for it. At the end of the year, I send 1099s to all of my US based independent contractors, how do I handle this with the international ones?

What do I need to start a small company and pay independent contractors to work events for me? I'm being hired by a company and they are paying me to hire others to work an event. They will pay me and I will need to pay my people. I believe I need to have my independent contractors sign w-9 forms. But what do I do after that? I don't want to have to pay taxes on money that goes to someone else. What forms do I need to submit to the IRS, etc. Thank you!

How do I send 1099s without an EIN?I am an independent contractor and 'hire' sub contractors to complete work. I am an independent contractor who hires sub contractors to do transcription work. Thus I do not have an EIN. How do I send out 1099's without that? I bought the Home and Business edition of Turbotax so I could print out 1099's and have run into this road block. Thank you!

Can a temp agency hire independent contractors rather than employees &remain exempt from having tobe licensed? New York State law says that a temp agency is exempt from having to be licensed as an employment agency. However, can a temp agency hire independent contractors and still remain exempt from having to be licensed?

Do I need a small business license to open a Mobile Spa if all the technicians are independent contractors? A couple of friends and I want to open a mobile spa business. We are all currently independent contractors and all licensed in our respective fields. Do we need to have a business license if we are all planning on staying independent contractors? Do we need any other licenses or permits?

What type of Insurance do I need if I have a business that has independent contractors? I have a business that is a service bureau (printed circuit board design) and I have independent contractors. I need to get insurance so that when they go to a customer site they are covered and don't sue the customer in case of an accident or something. What type of insurance do I need, where can I get it, and how much will it cost? Thanks for your help in advance!

Can foreign student who have come to the US to go to college be independent contractors? I want to hire foreign students as independent contractors to do rather simple tasks. Is it possible? They don't have a work permit but on the other hand they are not employees since they are independent contractors. Thanks!

how many independent contractors are there in the US? I'm trying to market size the quantity of independent contractors in the US. Any help/statistics would be great.

Is there a program that help independent contractors get started with a business? I am a cosmetoligist and I will be renting a booth in a new salon. I am hoping there is a program for independent contractors needing help with getting started, Materials or help with a loan? My credit isn't good but its fair. Please email me with ideas. No mean comments please, for this is very important to me!!!

If I own an internet company and we close down do I have to pay out independent contractors? I own an online marketing company and we are closing down. Do i have to pay out the independent contractors who have made money before it closed down? Or could the company close down and legally not have paid them?

Are more independent contractors charging less due to the poor economy? My sister was getting bids for some interior house painting. The three small businesses were almost fighting for the job (Like price wars). The same thing for her tile work. Many contractors in our area are having to lay off employees and doing the work themselves with family members at reduced bids just to stay afloat. Is it better for an independent contractor to try and get 5 jobs by bidding less thus working harder/more hours? Or 3 jobs at a higher rate thus possibly missing out or making less income by having less work?

Do independent contractors fill out a form b4 employment? I'm starting a new business and was wondering if my independent contractors have to fill out a form before they start working, or do I just issue a 1099 at the end of the year? How do i know the SSN isn't a fake besides asking for a copy?

Which companies have coverted independent contractors to employees in the past? I would like to know which large companies have converted a workforce of independent contractors to employess over the last few years, and if there are any incentives or tax breaks if you do so.

Startups: Can a startup company with sweat equity independent contractors get the ICs to sign a Proprietary? Can a startup company with sweat equity independent contractors get the ICs to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to an Equity Agreement being agreed upon? What would the consideration be (since no equity or fees have been agreed upon btwn company and ICs)

Is the huge construction development on East Bidwell Street in Folsom union or independent contractors? Just wondering. This development is massive, and I was just curious if any part of it was being built by independent contractors. It sure would be nice to apply as a laborer or anything for that matter. The local job market is so horrible right now.

Do I need to get social security numbers of independent contractors? I will be hiring independent contractors to go out and solicit businesses for advertising opportunities for an upcoming event. Do I need to collect social security numbers of the independent contractors? For the interest of privacy, I do not want to have to have them if they're not necessary

Zoning laws and hiring independent contractors? I am a music teacher and teach in my home studio. I would like to invite teachers of other instruments to teach in my space while I am not. I would hire them as independent contractors. Does the two-person limit from the zoning restrictions listed below apply to hourly part-time independent contractors? Anything else you think I'm not thinking about? Thanks. "The office of a professional person limited to lawyers, accountants, music teachers and artists, provided that such persons reside on the premises. Not more than two persons other than a resident of the premises shall be employed by such professional person and that not more than 1/2 of the floor area of one story or the basement shall be devoted to such use."

Do I report payments to independent contractors on line 9 (salaries & wages) of Form 1065?Are they deductable? If I don't report on line 9, are payments to independent contractors deductable? I'm in a partnership and we are going to use independent contractors to expand our services. Thank you.

How Soon Do We Pay Independent Contractors? If the pay period ends on the 15th and 31st of every month, how soon after are we supposed to pay an independent contractor? Is there an actual standard that I can reference when discussing with HR? Like the Labor Board? I am the manager of a Sleep Study so the employees are independant contractors that sign up to work certain days per week.

Where can I find info about tax duties of independent contractors in the Philippines? I'm planning to work as an independent contractor for an English tutoring company. I want to find out if there are fixed taxes that I have to pay quarterly, even on months when I don't work. I also want to know if it's necessary to hire a bookkeeper. I tried the BIR website, but it wasn't very helpful.

IRS tax form for independent contractors in a foreign country working for a company located in USA? I am from Brazil and working as an independent contractor for a company in the USA , I need a tax form for them to submit similar to a w-9

How do you file taxes for independent contractors in California? What classifies is a person is an independent contractor or employee? Thanks

What do I include on my independent contractors pay stub? I want to pay an independent contractor of mine, what information do I have to include on his pay stub? Can I just put a small description like "14 days of..." and Gross earnings?

What are some tax write offs for independent contractors? I started my own business as an independent contractor for a number of different car dealerships. I take care of buying cars for them. I know the basics of what I can write off, but I wanted to know if I can write off a car that was meant for as a company car/ demo vehicle, part of the garage where I park the company/ demo car and vehicles that I drive after I buy them.

How do independent contractors do taxes? I just got a new job and was told I would be an independent contractor. I understand that they don't take taxes out, but that's about all I know. How much should I save from each paycheck to be able to pay taxes back at the end of the year? And also I heard I might have to fill out paperwork every 3 months or so, is this true and for what reason? Is there any other information I should know?

Can I deduct what I paid independent contractors? I am an employer doing my taxes on my own this year. Can I deduct what I paid out to my independent contractors?

Do you make independent contractors 1099 sign a non compete form? Would you have an independent contractor say in graphic design sign a non-compete clause so that he or she can go out and steal your client. Example- you have an independent contractor working for you who is a photographer and you tell them to go take pictures of cars for your client. Would a clause be necessary so the photographer can't go directly to your client vs going through you?

Can independent contractors be considered an at-will employee? Generally speaking, if a person is considered an independent contractor, could they also be considered an at-will employee?

is it legal to hold mandatory meetings for independent contractors? Hello, The are holding this mandatory meeting at my job. Is it legal for them to do that I am an independent contractor, and I DONT get paid by the hour. Where can I find more information on that?

Are there any known agencies that can defend independent contractors from companies that refuse to pay? I worked in two different companies installing satilite dishes as an independent contractor and in both companies refused to pay me for my jobs that i completed totaling about $5000.00 sending me to bankrupsy. I need information of any agencies that would hendle this type of cases?

I got to give 2 different independent contractors 1099-MISC forms..Can I use 1 each 1096 form to submit info? from BOTH 1099-MISC form that I gave to 2 different independent contractors?

Can independent contractors apply for food stamps? If someone is an independent contractor, like as a guide for ChaCha answering questions can they apply for food stamps? My friend wants to know. She is almost 19 and in college full-time, has no other job,just answers questions for ChaCha,and she lives in her parents house. Her parents get food stamps but they took her off because of her age.

how do taxes work for independent contractors? I work online as a independent contractor and only make a couple hundred a month. Do I still have to pay taxes for the small amount that I make?Are there tax forms I have to fill out? How much are the taxes if I have to pay? I currently make WAY under $400/month if that helps at all

Can independent contractors represent other business names and themselves? Is it legal for an independent contractor, subcontractor or contractor to represent another business name and not be considered an employee for that business? I have a DJ business in which I either subcontract a DJ or refer a DJ to a client. I want to know if a subcontractor DJ or the referral DJ can represent my DJ business name without them being considered as employees for my DJ business? Is there a certain way I must file my business in order to this(LLC, INC, Partnership, etc.)? Where can I get help getting proper wordings on written agreements?

Are there any other independent property preservation contractors out there? I'm an independent contractor working for a larger company, what's the best way to skip the middle man and really expand my company?

Are Independent Contractors entitled to prevailing wage in NYC? My friend works on a Public Works job in NYC. She is not being paid prevailing wage, reason being the company he works for deems her as an "Independent Contractor". Is that right?

Question about taxes for independent contractors? I am an independent contractor for the state of florida. How do I know what percentage to take out of each check for taxes? I'd like to set aside the tax now so I don't have to figure it out when the time comes to file. Please help!

What form do foreign corps need to file with the IRS for payments to independent US contractors/? I have three months of independent contractor payments in 2008 from a foreign corporation. Do they need to file a 1099 with the US government or is there another piece of paperwork that's similar?

quarterly tax form for independent contractors? I started working part time as an independent contractor in September. Can someone tell me what quarterly tax form (federal) do I need to fill out. I want to pay my quarterly taxes.

I am an employer that employs independent contractors. Is there a service out there that will do their taxes? I'm looking for a service that will make it easier and more attractive to have independent contractors work for me. a while back I actually found a site that will deduct taxes for them and even offered a group health insurance plan. If anyone has a lead on such a service I would appreciate the help.

Does anyone know where I can find out how to write up a independent contractors contract or agreement. Maybe? you know how and you can help me or if there is a website that I could go to because I have been searching on yahoo and google for like the last 30 minutes and for the life of me I can't find anything. I need to just write up a simple contract stating that I'm an independent contractor hiring someone else to just help me exclusively. I want to work it out correctly so they can't just turn around and come and sue me. I just need to basic stuff like what to include in the agreement or the contract and what not to include. I need help and I need this by the morning becasue I've hired someone and I really don't wanna get messed up. So if anyone can give me some advice or send me to a site that can help me out a little bit. Thank you so so so much.

Can Independent Contractors collect unemployment? I am an independent contractor, pay quarterly estimated taxes including unemployment, and now due to the economy, my business has dropped to roughly one half of what is was. What are my options? Easier said than done!

How do I get insurance for independent contractors in Columbus, Ohio? I have a home care agency in Columbus Ohio and I need info on how the contractors get bonding and workers comp or even liability. I was told they can get bonding downtown somewhere but I dont know where. Also I was told they can sign a form denying wanting workers comp coverage but I'm not sure if thats true. Any help would be nice.

Do you think its fair for independent contractors to have to pay into social security and medicare? I provide for myself and dont need these services.

How many "independent contractors" like Blackwater's people are in Iraq? I have read that there are presently have about 175,000 US troops in Iraq and about 190,000 independent contractor/mercinaries there as well. Are those figures correct and if they are, what the hell are all those mercinaries doing and why do we have so many?

Independent Contractors and tax withholding? I am thinking about taking a position as an independent contractor, but this whole thing about not having my taxes taken out is scarying me.I dont want to pay a big tax bill at the end of the year. Is there a company out there or a CPA that can do the tax withholdings from every pay check like a regular payroll department would?

Is there a law that states independent contractors or employees that work for an employer must pay taxes? Why? SERIOUS INQUIRIES: What is the bill/ammendment? For what purposes must we pay taxes and why? Shouldn't it be optional?

Can I withold an independent contractors last paycheck? I own a trucking company and have an independent contractor hired as a driver. He stole a company vehicle for ten days and used it for personal use then returned to truck with over four thousand dollars worth of damage. Can I apply any of his final wages toward the damage legally? He is an independent contractor from Michigan doing work for my company in Tennessee. He damaged the cab of the truck by letting chains from the trailer dent up the cab while going down the road. That's the 4000 dollars worth of damage. He did not get in an accident with anyone.

By law, should independent contractors get overtime pay? My husband is considered an independent contractor by his boss. He works up to 75 hrs a week. Should he get paid time and a half if he works over 40 hrs?

Are independent contractors subject to minimum wage? I live in GA, the Atlanta region. I work for a mobile oil change company, we do oil changes for major rental car companies. I am considered an "independent contractor." We make only $4-$6 per oil change. Obviously, this business goes up and down a lot. My biweekly pay has been as low as $130. My question is, is this legal? Am I supposed to receive at least minimum wage? Also, the employer doesn't deduct taxes. Also, am I eligible for unemployment? I am so lost and really broke and have a family to support. Thanks for your help.

As a small business I give a 1099 to my independent contractors. Do I need to give one to a corporation? If one of my contractors is a corporation, do I need to prepare a 1099 for them too, or just give them the amount I paid to them in 2005?

What is the history of the real estate industry relative to the fact that agents are independent contractors.? Have agents always been independent contractors under brokers? why weren't/aren't they employees?

Who protects independent contractors from businesses who demand free work to obtain paying jobs? Working as an independent contractor in the construction trades who is told I have to unload the weekly semi-trailer load of materials for free in order to be given installation jobs. If I don't show up to unload the truck, I don't have a job. But I like what I do and don't want to quit. I am also tired of being forced to work for free so the owners don't have to pay someone to do it.

Health Insurance for Independent Contractors? I run a real estate office in CA with approximately 60 1099 independent contractors. Is it possible to form a large group and obtain a policy for all without the 'employer' having to contribute? The majority of people here don't have insurance, and some can't obtain any on their own. I would love to be able to set them up in a group, but I can't afford to pay for them all.

Would these be employees or independent contractors #2? I was thinking of trying to make a movie. The director I know is an independent contractor, because that is what he does. But what about make up artists and actors? I only need them for a few days, that is it, so can they be independent contractors or not?

As an employer of Independent contractors, can i put their income under my expenses ? I read that if i hire independent contractors to do a job, I can't include their income as my expense...how can this be true if the money is coming out of my pocket??

can independent contractors wages be garnished? my job is a driver for a courier company. i am considered an independent contractor, i have a contract with the company so technically i am self-employed. i dont pay taxes they are not taken out of my check, its done at end of year. so hypothetically, if a debt collector tried to garnish my wages could they do that? i receive a check as a settlement for my work each week. it is sent from the corporate office to the office where i work. could they touch that since technically im self employed. i hope not. can someone tell me?

Is it legal to pay independent contractors a christmas bonus? If so, where in the IRS regs does it specify that an independent contractor may receive a bonus?

I need advice from independent contractors. How do I set up a contract for company that wants me to be on call The company wants ten days of call per month. I also want the option to set up their medical equipment on days that I am not on call. I want to set a fee for each appointment. I of course will be stuck paying for gas expenses so I need some leeway. Currently I am getting just 2500.00 per month from this company. He wants to use me with unlimited setups and unlimited time and travel in the suburbs of Chicago.

What companies hire at home independent contractors? Such as Virtual call centers, data entry, and jobs of the like. I'm look for hourly pay thats reliable and not a scam.

Is there a per diem tax deduction for independent contractors working out of the country? I chase hail storms and fix automobile damage associated with that. I worked in Shanghai, China for a month, Arad, Romania for a month, three different cities in Mexico for about two months. I was told that there was a per diem allowance through my taxes for working out of the country. Is this true?

Any commercial cleaning franchise owners had trouble from IRS using Independent Contractors in their business? I recently invested in a commerial cleaning franchise business, and I want to use cleaners as Independent Contractors, rather than employees, not sure what kind of issues I might encounter with IRS. Any suggestions?

What do you to 1099 reporting wise for independent contractors outside the US of A? I contracted a group do a project for me in India. Is that just written off as purely an expense, or is there some reporting requirement there?

i work doing roaside mowing,owners make employees sign papper saying we r independent contractors.? he had over 20 employees this summer.He provides all the tractors,fuel,work vehicles,etc.And worked over 100hour work weeks through summer four 120dollars a day.regardless of hours worked.So is he not liable too take out taxes?

can someone tell me how to get a free independent contractors form ? my husband does side work for people .He does anything from building decks ,porches and anything that has to do with houses.Sometimes people rip him off and don't pay everything they owe him for the work he does . So I need to get him some kind of fill in the blank contractor forms for everyone involved to sign.

What is the difference between independent contractors and self employment?

Who provides the best commercial straight truck insurance for Independent Contractors? Looking to get the best rate possible and would like recommendations and suggestions on getting the best rate

What do you think about having independent contractors deport illegals? This would probably be cost effective as government tends to be wasteful with the dollars.....

How are Non-compete agreements illegal for independent contractors? If I am an independent DJ and have to supply my own music can the company prevent me from playing outside the organization for a year? Does the IRS consider me an employee because I am told when and where to work? Can a company prevent me from having more than one job within the same field when there are no secrets involved ( as would be found in a scientific setting)?

what percentage does the irs charge independent contractors? or how much should i save out of my check

Do bookkeepers work as independent contractors or do they have to be hired? This is for a start-up spa.?

Why would anyone allow independent contractors to interrogate prisoners? never again mr. bush, what has happened to america? we now have had corporate torture, how proud are we now ask the u. s. senate this payed for torture, don't allow them on american soil again

How do independent contractors buy cars if no check stub? ? the banks dont want to finance from a bank statement b/c its not a check stub but since he does his own taxes its not any paper saying a year to date.....what can we do? he makes at least 1200 a week and they still dont care. we dont have check stub any other options? if u own ur own business how do u buy a car,house.....?help! ive got till noon tomorrow to return the truck if we dont get a check stub!

If a company only uses independent contractors, does it require a 'human resources' department? We are a small company comprised of my boyfriend (the owner), myself, his friend and two contract progammers. This friend fancies themself as the 'hr administrator' although none of us are employees. What's is the right way to go about recruiting/hiring contractors?

how much does AAA pay its roadside assistance independent contractors? Considering contracting with AAA preforming just roadside assistance with no Towing. I work for one company and they pay 12.50 a job. I hear that AAA pays its own guys only 8 a job but they do use AAA vehicles with AAA paying for gas. But if you contract out with them using your own car they pay anywhere from 20-30. I know I can contact them to find out but just curious if anyone out there know this now. Thanks!