An independent contractoris an individual or business that provides services to another individual or business. The independent contractor is a separate business entity and is not considered an employee. Some examples of independent contractors are consultants, agents, or brokers. If you hire a maintenance company to clean your office, the company is an independent contractor. The IRS has established tests to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee
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