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Ask HN: How do I hire someone to write code for me?
I'm a software engineer interested in posting software problems (with detailed specifications) on my site and paying for solutions.
Is it really as simple as print out / sign a contractor legal agreement and then send them the money when they're done? Are there any guides for do's and don'ts when hiring software contractors?
From my research I see that Nolo has a legal document for this[1], but it's US-centric (it's likely I'll be hiring people outside the US). LegalZoom also has something which I may try[2].
[1] https://www.nolo.com/products/independent-contractor-agreement-for-software-consultant-for-firm-noe3-pr231.html
[2] https://www.legalzoom.com/legalforms/independent-contractor-agreement
- greenyoda 11y agoIn the U.S. there are tax reporting issues. If you're a business and you pay an independent contractor (U.S. resident) over $600 in a given year, you'd need to issue a 1099-MISC form and send a copy to the contractor and the IRS.[1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_1099-MISC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_1099-MISC