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Independent Contractors & Self-Employment
Independent contractors are paid by businesses for providing services -- like consulting or work on temporary projects -- but they are not considered employees. Special legal and tax considerations should be kept in mind by independent contractors and people who are self-employed. Click on the links below to learn more.
Independent Contractor Basics:
- Independent Contractors: Overview
- Minimum Requirements for Working as an Independent Contractor
- Working as an Independent Contractor FAQ
- Independent Contractors vs. Employees
- Pros and Cons of Freelancing, Contracting, and Consulting
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Tax Issues for Independent Contractors:
- Paying Estimated Taxes
- Self-Employment Taxes Q&A
- Why the Self-Employed are Audit Targets
- Should I Report Expense Reimbursements As Income?
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FAQs
- What should I do if I think I have been discriminated against in violation of the law?
- May an employer run a background check on an applicant?
- What is 42 U.S.C. Section 1981?
- What is the National Labor Relations Act?
- What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?
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