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Employment types, common errors and risks for working with independent contractors.

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Employment types, common errors and risks for working with independent contractors.

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  • 1099 and W-2 Wizard

    Recommended classifications for either common law employees or independent contractors, based on IRS guidelines

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  • FLSA Factors Introduction

    Factors in determining whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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  • IRS Factors Introduction

    Characteristics used to determine whether an individual is a common law employee or independent contractor according to the IRS

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  • IRS 20-Point Test for Employees or Independent Contractors

    Test to determine if an individual should be paid as an employee or independent contractor

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  • Consequences of Misclassification

    Risks outlined of misclassifying a common law employee as an independent contractor

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  • Worker Misclassification Audit Triggers

    Common errors in misclassifying workers that trigger IRS audits

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  • Suggested Documentation for Independent Contractors

    Suggested documents to support determination of independent contractor status

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  • 1099 and W-2 Wizard

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  • FLSA Factors Introduction

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  • IRS Factors Introduction

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  • IRS 20-Point Test for Employees or Independent Contractors

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  • Consequences of Misclassification

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  • Worker Misclassification Audit Triggers

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  • Suggested Documentation for Independent Contractors

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