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 […]
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Running 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.
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New 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.
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What is the Gig Economy, and Who are Gig Workers?
Do you have freelancers or contractors working for you? Is your labor force full of short-term contracts? You might be working in a gig economy with gig workers. If so, you need to know the laws for hiring gig workers. Keep reading to learn more about the gig economy.
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What’re the Differences Between Form 1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC?
Before 2020, business owners used one universal form—Form 1099-MISC—to report nonemployee compensation and other types of payments (e.g., rent). But after a 38-year absence, Form 1099-NEC made a return in 2020. So, how do these forms differ? Read on to learn all about Form 1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC and which form you need to use.
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Form 1099-NEC for Reporting Contractor Payments
After a 38-year absence, Form 1099-NEC made its return in the 2020 tax year. For the last few decades, business owners were responsible for using Form 1099-MISC to report nonemployee compensation. But with Form 1099-NEC, employers can say hello to a revamped form and goodbye to reporting nonemployee compensation on Form 1099-MISC.
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