Why would the IRS care how a business owner classifies workers? Because the tax burden on the owner changes dramatically depending on how a worker is classified. The IRS is on the lookout for worker misclassification—
Business owners must withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, income taxes and unemployment taxes on wages paid for employees. Independent contractors shoulder these taxes themselves, and employers must send them Form 1099 to declare their wages.
“It can be tempting for an employer to save money by classifying employees as independent contractors,”
According to Rozbruch, when a business is audited, the IRS looks to the totality of a worker’s relationship with the business, including but not limited to the control the company has on the worker, who supplies the tools and materials for the job, and whether expenses are reimbursed.
“The IRS assigns a much higher priority to collecting past due payroll taxes than income taxes,” Rozbruch said. “If you owe back taxes on delinquent payroll taxes, it is important to seek out the advice of an expert Certified Tax Resolution Specialist or qualified tax attorney to resolve payroll tax debt problems swiftly to protect the future of your company.”
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