Paychex’s The Sure Payroll Blog provided one of the most shared blog’s of 2014, according to BuzzSumo, addressing whether one should hire an independent contractor or employee:
When to Hire a Contractor
Although every small business is in a unique position, there are times when it makes most sense to hire a contractor. Consider the following:
You don’t have employees on staff to handle specific tasks
Uncertain demand at the present time (you don’t know how long you will require the person’s services)
The job task requires a specialized skill
When to Hire an Employee
As tempting as it may be to hire contractors time after time, you must consider the fact that you can only control such workers to a certain degree. Here are some circumstances in which it makes more sense to hire an employee:
Ability to assign specific tasks at any time, without worrying that you are “crossing the line” that could get you into hot water with the IRS
Assurance that the person is going to work exclusively for your company
Opportunity to provide targeted training related to the position
It can be a challenge to decide if hiring a contractor or employee is best for your company. If you have any questions regarding how this will impact your tax situation, review this information from the IRS while also working closely with an experienced accountant or attorney….
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