Working With Independent Contractors

If your business hires independent contractors, freelancers or consultants, this is the essential guide for you

Working with independent contractors can save you a bundle -- but the rules regarding who qualifies are complicated, and misclassifying a worker can result in serious financial penalties from your state or IRS.

If you hire programmers, writers, designers, marketing consultants, nurses, janitors, telemarketers, drivers -- in a word, anyone -- on a contractual basis, you need Working With Independent Contractors.  This book shows you how to:

• create a valid contract
• assess who qualifies as an independent contractor
• hire ICs without risking an audit
• retain ownership of intellectual property when using ICs
• handle an IRS audit
• take advantage of the IRS's "Safe Harbor" law

The 7th edition -- completely revised to reflect the latest laws and court rulings -- includes detailed examples of how a business should hire freelancers. Plus, this book comes with all the contracts you'll need.