Is the non-profit I work for legally required to generate 1099 forms for all of the individuals who receive stipends from this org. and have filled out W9 forms (technically "independent contractors")? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2013 - 3 answers

Just started as an independent contractor - and I just got married. Self-Employed Taxes are due in ten days! Please help me figure out what I need to know! [more inside]
posted by rebent on Sep 7, 2012 - 4 answers

What are the benefits of being an independent contractor? [more inside]
posted by a3matrix on Jun 8, 2012 - 11 answers

I would like to discuss with my boss the possibility of moving from full-time employee status to contractor. My primary question is about health insurance, though I have some more general questions as well. [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski on Sep 27, 2010 - 18 answers

Stupid tax question: I live in the U.S. If I'm paid on a contract basis for consultant work by an overseas corporation, do I have to pay income tax on that money? In this equation, am I just a regular-joe 1099 contractor? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell on Sep 8, 2010 - 8 answers

Getting paid via 1099 in Boston. What does this mean? [more inside]
posted by cheero on Feb 13, 2010 - 8 answers

My wife starts a new contracting job next week. I am looking for a good calculator to formulate how much should be set aside for taxes. I've Googled with no good solution. Is there a formula you use? If you are an independent contractor do you have any tips?
posted by Macboy on Sep 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Has anyone ever tried to negotiate with their employer after discovering they were misclassified as a contractor (vs. an employee)? [more inside]
posted by bda1972 on Nov 6, 2007 - 7 answers