What is an independent contractor?
Any business, corporation, or individual that provides products or services to a business entity and is specified contractually or by verbal agreement is referred to as an “independent contractor.” According to the IRS tax codes, they are not defined or recognized as an employee of that business or corporation. They typically work as they are required to and are usually subject to what is called the Law of Agency.
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The economic downturn has led to an increase in companies that try to cut payroll costs by illegally classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees. This practice costs the government billions in lost revenue and can leave workers with nothing when they are hurt on the job or are laid off. The Internal Revenue Service and 37 states are starting to crack down.
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