When choosing between being an employee or an independent contractor, long-term stability is a major factor to consider. Both work arrangements come with their benefits and risks, but the level of ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

Before your business hires workers, you have a big decision to make: Will they be classified as employees or independent contractors? Here are some factors to consider from a business perspective and ...

One major struggle that most contractors face is an ongoing challenge of deciding how to categorize the workers they hire. Should they be deemed employees or contractors? Unfortunately, the answer to ...

Andrew M. Gordon, left, and Lauren Swanson, right, of Hinshaw & Culbertson. Courtesy photos Florida employers should familiarize themselves with the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recently published ...

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...

Calling someone an independent contractor is not enough to make them one in a legal sense. If the government determines a worker was misclassified, the business may face: Historically, a more flexible ...

There are two main types of workers when it comes to income taxes — 1099 contractors and W-2 employees. While W-2 employees ...