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If you do, take a look at a few excerpts taken from a single State of California website of the Economic and Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC).  There are many more “Press Releases” on this and other government websites, documenting the aggressive actions being taken to fine and penalize businesses for not following labor and […]

I recommend that you be honest-only you will know how you answered these questions.

Do you classify consultants and temporary workers as IC’s because it saves money?

Have you ever said to an applicant, something like, “We aren’t hiring employees, but we have an opening for […]

A professional website (AccountingWEB.com) is warning CPAs to prepare their small business clients for an increased IRS audit effort. Accountingweb.com provides accounting news, information, tips, tools, resources and insight to assist CPAs and other tax professionals to better serve their clients.
What is a “small business” from the government’s point of view?
Based on my experience […]

Look anywhere in the media, and you will find indicators that predict there is The Perfect Independent Contractor Compliance Storm threatening American businesses on the horizon.
What indications predict this “Perfect Storm”?
There are powerful economical, legal and political forces merging to create a unique historical situation.

Government at all levels is […]

If you are looking for them; you will find an assortment of warning signals on the horizon, forecasting a much tougher stance on IC Compliance by both state and federal enforcement agencies-The Perfect IC Compliance Storm. Here are a few key indicators:
In the past year there have been numerous articles, quoting both lawmakers and […]

That’s correct: under the Unemployment Insurance Code 13052.5, if the EDD audits your company and decides you misclassified your consultants you will be assessed for their personal income tax withholding. Also, it is illegal for you to go back and attempt to collect the tax from the consultant after the fact.
The personal income tax […]