Avoiding Worker Classification Problems (Completed)

This course will cover the tax rules and issues regarding worker classification to avoid worker mis-classifications.

Who Should Attend
Practitioners who hire workers or have clients who hire them.

Topics Covered

• Why worker classification is relevant
• Challenges in dealing with the tax classification rules
• The federal tax rules and comparison to some states
• Gig economy considerations
• Recent developments
• Dealing with the challenges
• Practice tips
• Proposals for change

Learning Objectives

• Recognize why worker classification is relevant under numerous tax and non-tax laws
• Identify the tax rules for distinguishing between employees and contractors
• Recognize worker classification issues in the gig economy
• Differentiate special tax rules and remedies applicable when problems are discovered
• Recognize how related tax rules are relevant in the worker classification area
• Identify proposals for change

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
Practitioners who hire workers or have clients who hire them.

Advance Preparation
None