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I've been reading information on Workforce and IRS web sites on independent contractors. I have participated in a webinar on same topic. I am still struggling/processing with one of our program coordi
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posted at 6/7/2010 12:28 PM EDT
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I've been reading information on Workforce and IRS web sites on independent contractors. I have participated in a webinar on same topic. I am still struggling/processing with one of our program coordinators regarding a grant funded program that requires the grantee to provide training seminars using a specific curriculum to a specific population. The grant also requires documentation of participation (pre/post tests/sign-in sheets)and that the participants meet certain income guidelines.There are forms provided by the grantor to record this documentation.
We are uncertain that even if trainers we have contracted with to perform the training set time, place, provide supplies, recruit participants, etc., would we still be seen as having too much control over how they produce the outcome/result if we are providing the curriculum and forms - and ultimately have to verify the results? And, I'm thinking it makes a difference whether we pay their fee before or after we verify the results.
Did that make sense?
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Independent Contractors

posted at 6/9/2010 4:35 AM EDT
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Each person/job is totally dependent on the very details of that job position. I have read a lot lately on the DOL/State DOLs/IRS going after employers based on ee vs IC status. They claim up to 60% of ICs are classified wrong.

We often avoid IC status as much as possible. Because of the potential of audits where the auditor can easily question it. So if it is questionable, then we ALWAYS lean on the side of being an employee.
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Independent Contractors

posted at 6/9/2010 7:45 AM EDT
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Yup - thanks - that is what we have decided, too.
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