New Independent Contractor Rules: Do They Affect Your Employees?

The Department of Labor’s final rule for employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule, replacing it with guidance on analysis that’s more consistent with the FLSA as interpreted by longstanding judicial precedent, and was scheduled to take effect March 11, 2024. The final rule reduces […]

1099 Forms Made Simple for Your Business

As each calendar year draws to a close, many businesses have to think about their tax filing responsibilities. It can be confusing to figure out which forms to send out, especially as the IRS made some changes to its venerable Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, a few years ago and assigned some of its former responsibilities […]

Nonprofits and Independent Contractors

The most important first step to working with independent contractors is to understand how they differ from your employees. An independent contractor is an individual who performs services or work for your firm but also may perform similar services elsewhere. They are not employees of your nonprofit, and you are not responsible for paying their […]

Tax Advice for Gig Workers

You might think that gig work is a way to avoid paying taxes on money you receive as income. This is a common misconception. While working as a driver for a ride-sharing business or offering your house as a short-term rental are jobs that do not come with the same income information as employment positions, […]

Independent Contractor: A New Definition?

Who counts as an employee versus an independent contractor may be about to change. A DOL proposal suggests revamping employee classification, reclassifying workers who are economically dependent on a company as employees entitled to more benefits and legal protections. The DOL has received 12,469 comments on the proposed rule, so the agency may not issue […]