Each year, about 3,000 to 4,500 new federal regulations are issued. They touch on numerous matters; not all affect small businesses, but many do. Ten … Read more about 5 New Federal Regulations and Your Business
Tips for Starting as an Independent Contractor
People often consider two career pathways — becoming an employee or an entrepreneur. However, your ultimate route to success may entail starting as an … Read more about Tips for Starting as an Independent Contractor
Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
That’s the question, and the way in which you arrive at an answer can be very challenging. Much has been made today about the gig economy, with many … Read more about Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
If your business has employees—including yourself—there are employment tax obligations imposed on the company (the “employer”) by the federal … Read more about Employment Taxes: 4 Problems with Solutions
Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
The April 2023 Jobs Report released by the BLS in early May showed an unexpected hike in job creation. Perhaps your business contributed to this … Read more about Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
Some Tax Issues Never Change
In the past several years, business owners have grown accustomed to adapting to many changes in tax rules. Some new rules have been temporary in … Read more about Some Tax Issues Never Change
Worker Status and Changing Times
The pandemic has highlighted, but did not create, a growing diversity of worker status. There are a variety of employee types, from at-will hourly … Read more about Worker Status and Changing Times
Worker Classification: Where We Stand Now
As a business owner, you may want to use independent contractors for various work you need to get done. It’s less costly than hiring employees. And … Read more about Worker Classification: Where We Stand Now
What to Know about the ABC Test
No, it isn’t about spelling. It’s a new law in California that governs the determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor … Read more about What to Know about the ABC Test
Worker Classification Revisited
The determination of whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor has wide-ranging ramifications for both the company for which work … Read more about Worker Classification Revisited
Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
There are a lot of confusing statistics about the gig economy … the realm of workers for Uber, TaskRabbit, Upwork, or themselves. According to a … Read more about Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
How to Classify Independent Workers When It Comes to Tax Time
Your business needs help. You engage a worker to meet this need. Be sure that you properly classify this worker — as an employee or independent … Read more about How to Classify Independent Workers When It Comes to Tax Time
Who Is an Employer? It’s More Difficult to Determine Today
The unemployment rate is down and many companies are looking for new employees. The government, on the other hand, is looking to impose employer … Read more about Who Is an Employer? It’s More Difficult to Determine Today
Worker Misclassification: How to Beat the IRS
One of the hottest issues with the IRS continues to be worker classification. Businesses may treat workers as independent contractors while the IRS … Read more about Worker Misclassification: How to Beat the IRS
“Gig Economy” and Worker Classification
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is focusing attention on the new sharing economy. (An article on the sharing economy can be found in Big Ideas for Small … Read more about “Gig Economy” and Worker Classification
