EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: What You need to know

Spela upp

I’m frequently asked about the benefits of hiring employees versus having independent contractors. Many physicians are under the impression that hiring someone as an independent contractor is going to be less expensive than as an employee. But not so fast. The IRS has rules. The employer is responsible for determining if the new hire meets the criteria. Choose the wrong status and you may be liable for past taxes and the associated penalties. What does it mean to be an Independen...