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Stay out of trouble with the IRS! A common error that small business owners make is confusing when someone is an employee or an independent contractor. Getting this wrong can get you into trouble with Uncle Sam. In this short video, we'll discuss the differences between an employee and an independent contractor.
Small Business Education Program
The Small Business Education Program aims to instruct small business owners about fundamental business concepts while providing access and direction to informational resources. Small business owners, at any stage of development, can benefit from educational opportunities and awareness of all business network resources. This is where the Small Business Education Program, with its workshops and relationships with Nevada business programs, steps in to act as a guide.
Published by: M. Bindrup, J. Salas, R. Mendez, F. Stockett, 2021, Employees vs Independent Contractors | SBEP Management Quick Tip, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
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