Self-Employed Consultants & Contractors

Learn about resources available to independent contractors (ICs) impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Quick answers for consultants, freelancers, and contractors.

California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) changed the rules for how employers determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

Find out which occupations are exempt from California's strict worker classification rules -- and the conditions for the different exemptions.

Independent contractors and freelancers must comply with several laws.

Follow these strategies to avoid being reclassified as an employee.

What to do if a client won't pay.

Consulting or freelancing as an independent contractor has benefits and drawbacks.

The decision means Uber drivers have no federal right to unionize but doesn't impact other lawsuits under state and federal tax and employment laws.

The IRS keeps a close eye on self-employed individuals. Here's what it looks for.

Learn about the best tax deductions for professionals who own their own businesses.

You've certainly hit on the biggest complaint of most freelancers: clients who won't pay up.

Find out whether you need a business license even when you work from home.

Find out why it might make sense for you to form an LLC for your small business.

Independent contractors (ICs) charge for their services in a variety of ways, such as a fixed amount for an entire project, an hourly fee, or a sales commission.

Sooner or later most independent business owners find themselves facing down a client who hasn’t paid up. Use this step-by-step method when clients don’t or won’t pay you.