What is Independent Contractor?
A person or business which performs services for another person or entity under a contract is said to not be an employee but an independent contractor. The more control over the contractor that the business exerts, the more likely that authorities will treat it as an employer - employee relationship, which then engages tax and withholding considerations.
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