Internal Revenue Service issues standard letters and notices

The Internal Revenue Service issues standard letters and notices on a routine basis.  Some will require specific actions on your part if you have received one of these letters.  It is of course best to act on these as soon as possible so you do not lose any of your rights.   Below is a list of standard letters and notices and actions you may take regarding each: Image via Wikipedia Letter...

April 7th, 2009 by The Tax Man 

Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Understanding the difference between an employee and an independent contractor is very important. If you are an employer, you are required to withhold and contribute a matching amount of FICA and Medicare taxes from your employee’s income. However, if your workers are independent contractors, you are only required to report payments of $600 or more on a Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income)....

January 15th, 2009 by The Tax Man