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Contractor or Employee

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.

Learn About Contractor or Employee
  • Independent Contractors: Overview

    A summary of the rights and duties of an independent contractor, as well as some of the ways the law distinguishes between an employee and contractor.

  • Independent Contractors vs. Employees

    A handy chart outlining the key differences between contractors and employees, including how some employment laws treat each one.

  • Paying Estimated Taxes

    Keeping track of one's finances and taxes is an important part of being an independent contractor or self-employed.

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