Sub- contractor

You might drop this article on the owners desk.

IRS, states crack down on independent worker abuse
By DAVE GRAM (AP) – Feb 11, 2010
NASHUA, N.H. — The Internal Revenue Service and 37 states are cracking down on companies that try to trim payroll costs by illegally classifying workers as independent contractors, rather than as full employees, The Associated Press has learned. The practice costs governments billions in lost revenue and can leave workers high and dry when they are hurt at work or are left jobless.
Many who have studied the problem believe it's worsened during the economic downturn, fueling even more aggressive recovery efforts by states.


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Im going to work for an owner op,driving as a team,an when he.s off the truck solo.I have to pay $45 a week for work comp.The company he's leasted to wont allow a driver without it.This is news to me,but its a job.

 

Unfortunately when the state and IRS do step in it will likely be the end of the business.

 

I asked a tax representative about the same situation.It's allowed thru a 1099.Plus any money that you spend,in having that job,WHEN YOU DO YOUR TAXES next year,is credited towards your tax payment.
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