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What is the legal definition of an independent contractor? “A person or business which performs services for another person or entity under a contract between them, with the terms spelled out such as ...

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Complete this form when engaging the services of an independent contractor. The form must be signed by the independent contractor and principal investigator, and attached to the purchase requisition.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has very specific guidelines regarding the hiring of individuals as independent contractors. The 14 questions below will help. Please complete all fields completely ...

Complete this form to approve payment of an independent contractor invoice. This is required when submitting an invoice to be paid on a previously established Purchase Order, or when submitting a ...

If you pay a service provider to perform at least $600 of work for your business during a calendar year, you need to send Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-Misc to that provider before Jan. 31 the ...