Independent contractor/employee issues
Wiederman, A.S.
Journal of the California Dental Association 24(7): 26-28
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 9052010 Document Number: 468398
When deciding to expand a practice to include an associate, many dentists are unsure whether to classify the worker as an independent contractor or an employee. Incorrectly classifying a worker can carry significant financial ramifications. This article outlines the parameters the Internal Revenue Service uses to make its determination of a worker's status so dentists can avoid a costly financial mistake.