consultant and independent contractor agreements 5th (2005)

[...]... Sample Agreements for Use by Hiring Firm Independent Contractor Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement for Household Worker Independent Contractor Agreement for Direct Seller Independent Contractor Agreement for Accountant & Bookkeeper Independent Contractor Agreement for Software Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor Independent. .. Agreement for Household Worker Independent Contractor Agreement for Direct Seller Independent Contractor Agreement for Accountant & Bookkeeper Independent Contractor Agreement for Software Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor Independent Contractor Agreement for Construction Contractor Independent Contractor Agreement for Couriers, Messengers, and Delivery People Contract... Independent Contractor Agreement for Construction Contractor Independent Contractor Agreement for Couriers, Messengers, and Delivery People Contract Amendment Form Publicity/Privacy Release Letter Independent Contractor Questionnaire Document Checklist A3 Appendix III: Sample Agreements for Use by IC Independent Contractor Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant Independent Contractor. .. 1/7 6 Faxing and Emailing Agreements 1/7 7 Cover Letter 1/8 D Changing the Agreement After It’s Signed 1/8 1/2 CONSULTANT & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS T his book contains agreements for people who hire consultants and independent contractors (ICs), and for people who work as such This chapter explains how to use this book to put together agreements that will... with independent contractors, see Working With Independent Contractors, by Stephen Fishman (Nolo) A Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Independent Contractors A hiring firm that classifies workers as independent contractors reaps many financial and other benefits But misclassifying an employee as an IC can also be costly 1 Benefits of Using Independent Contractors The main reason most businesses use independent. .. II and III, and on the CD-ROM ■ C H A P T E R 2 Hiring Consultants and Independent Contractors A Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Independent Contractors 2/3 1 Benefits of Using Independent Contractors 2/3 2 Drawbacks and Risks of Using Independent Contractors 2/4 B Workers Who Qualify as Independent Contractors 2/5 1 Making a Profit or Loss 2/7 2 Working on Specific... 2/13 21 Skill Required 2/13 2/2 CONSULTANT & INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS 22 Worker Benefits 2/14 23 Tax Treatment of the Worker 2/14 24 Intent of the Hiring Firm and Worker 2/14 25 Custom in the Trade or Industry 2/15 C When Written IC Agreements Are Vital 2/18 HIRING CONSULTANTS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS M any businesses routinely use... independent contractor or consulting agreements benefits the independent contractors and consultants, as well as the clients who hire them For the sake of simplicity, the terms consultant and “IC” are often used interchangeably in this book 1 Oral Agreements Are Legal But Dangerous Most contracts need never be written down to be legally valid (For exceptions to this general rule, see “Some Agreements. .. independent contractor, it may impose substantial assessments, penalties, and interest against the employer Being ordered to pay massive amounts of back taxes and penalties can easily put a small company out of business (For a detailed discussion of IRS assessments for worker misclassification see Nolo’s Working With Independent Contractors, by Stephen Fishman.) HIRING CONSULTANTS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS... is totally unreasonable HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Sample Cover Letter to Independent Contractor August 1, 20xx Joe Contractor 123 Main St Anytown, TX 12345 Dear Mr Contractor: Enclosed, please find the independent contractor agreement for your services The agreement makes clear that you are an independent contractor (self-employed), and not an employee of Widget Company Please read it carefully If you . Sample Agreements for Use by Hiring Firm Independent Contractor Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement for Household Worker Independent Contractor. Seller Independent Contractor Agreement for Accountant & Bookkeeper Independent Contractor Agreement for Software Consultant Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor Independent. Release Letter Independent Contractor Questionnaire Document Checklist A3 Appendix III: Sample Agreements for Use by IC Independent Contractor Agreement Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant Independent Contractor