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Felicia's Blog: It's a HOT topic - More about Independent Contractors

It's a HOT topic - More about Independent Contractors

I just got another email about Independent Contractors, this one from one of my clients who has a friend that was just hired as an independent contractor but isn't sure she should be classified as such. So I thought I would post links to a couple of articles that I wrote (the ones that keep getting me emails) for Massage & Bodywork on Independent Contractors vs. Employees. These are both posted at www.MassageTherapy.com along with a lot of other past articles on a variety of subjects.

Employees vs. Independent Contractors Part 1

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/519

Employees vs. Independent Contractors Part 2

http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/520

Here are two other documents that I found online that explain the guidelines and issues to be concerned with when trying to classify people as employees or contractors:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1779.pdf

http://www.geologics.com/irs/body_irs.html

If you find yourself needing to transition your staff from independent contractors to employees, please contact me for a free consultation. I did this with my own staff and have helped other clients through the process. It is not "fun" but may be necessary to bring your business into compliance with the IRS guidelines. Proper planning for the tax implications can keep this from being a financial burden and will protect you from future fines for being out of compliance. I urge you to take an honest look at your business and staff structure/expectations to see which category is the right one for your massage practice, wellness business or spa.