Congratulations! Stepping out on your own is a big deal and I want you to celebrate … and protect yourself. When you agree to work for another person or company as a freelancer, you're acting as an ...

ENVS faculty and staff should use this form to request procurement involving an independent contractor who does business under their Social Security Number (not an Employer Identification Number). All ...

The ever-expanding independent workforce is becoming an increasingly strategic resource for organizations looking to access specialized expertise and in-demand skills. Of course HR managers want to ...

Need to file independent contractor taxes? It works differently than for employees. Learn about deductions, filing requirements and tips with this guide.

Self-employment taxes can add up for independent contractors, but tax deductions are a welcome perk. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Business owners know that owning too many responsibilities can be not only exhausting — but at times paralyzing. We all need to play to ...

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...

Government agencies prefer employees instead of independent contractors. It is easier and far more reliable to collect payroll taxes and income tax withholdings from employers than from independent ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Q:My company manufactures and distributes novelty key chains. We’ve recruited someone as a salesperson and plan to pay him on a ...