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> They've entered into a consensual agreement for > fee-for-work as contractor. It simply doesn't work like that. A worker isn't a contractor just because t
by jt2190 14y ago
> They've entered into a consensual agreement for
> fee-for-work as contractor.
It simply doesn't work like that. A worker isn't a contractor just because the employer and the worker have "agreed"... Both parties must be able to demonstrate that the worker is indeed operating like a contractor. See the IRS rules on this, for example: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-(Self-Employed)-or-Employee%3F http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Em...
- dhimes 14y agoI know. I fully understand this. But certain jurisdictions rule differently. And in MA, it is a serious threat. In OP's case, again, it is irrelevant because he was a w-2 employee.