Employee or Contractor? 10 Ways to Make This Important Distinction
Are your workers employees or independent contractors? It pays to know the difference. Independent contractors often provide a convenient and economical way for small businesses to increase their bandwidth. Compared with adding a full- or part-time employee, outsourcing the work to a contractor is generally cheaper and less of a hassle because the business does not have to pay and withhold payroll taxes, pay unemployment insurance, or provide benefits for contractors. The IRS
