WEBINAR: Employee vs Independent Contractor - E3S5R-T-01050-26-O
2 Hour Tax (Federal); IRS:
One of the more perplexing and problematic concepts to comprehend under federal tax law is the Employee v. Independent Contractor debate. It is critical for businesses to occasionally review the category of its workers to see if they are properly classified.
Misclassified workers remain a priority with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS is aware that large groups of businesses avoid payroll tax responsibilities by classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Furthermore, we will discuss the Volunteer Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) and Classification Settlement Program (CSP). The VCSP is a little-known program that may be the right choice to get your client into compliance with treating their workers as employees. Learn about the process, how to qualify for the program, and discover the significant tax savings that will benefit your client. Bonus Material: Recent guidance Section 530 under Revenue Act of 1978.
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between an independent contractor and an employee
- Explain the three categories of Control Factors
- Calculate penalties for misclassifying workers.
- Apply rules to taxpayers in various occupations
- Analyze Section 530 Relief under the Revenue Act of 1978
- Interpret the Volunteer Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)
- Overview of Classification Settlement Program (CSP)
- Review court cases
- Overview of other related issues
Registration Options
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Member
Registration Ends 7/7/26 at 1:00 PM EDT
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2.00 (Tax (Federal)) | $59.00 |
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Non-Member
Registration Ends 7/7/26 at 1:00 PM EDT
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2.00 (Tax (Federal)) | $89.00 |
Allan J. Reynolds, EA
A.J. is an enrolled agent (EA) with over thirty years of experience encompassing various areas of taxation. Though his practice centers on Individual, Business, and Estate Tax preparation, A.J. specializes in IRS Audits, Appeals, Collections, Innocent Spouse, Independent Contractor vs. Employee Issues, and Civil Tax Fraud Representations. As diverse as his specializations, A.J.’s clientele, too, ranges from average workers to Fortune 500 executives.
Based in Sioux City, Iowa, A.J. nevertheless brings his everyday “in the trenches” experience to seminars nationally and internationally to assist attendees with real issues affecting tax professionals. A.J. has spoken Basics + Beyond Income Tax Seminars and Webinars, NATP National Conference and Webinars, NAEA Webinars, NTI Resort Conferences, and Iowa State University Webinars and Annual Tax Seminars.
A.J. started his tax career with a national CPA firm in San Diego, CA after proudly serving for five years in the United States Navy onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Callaghan. During his time on the destroyer, A.J. and crew members were awarded the Navy Expeditionary Medal for their work in the Straits of Hormuz off the coast of Iran.
Outside of his tax practice, he is a member of the Diocese of Sioux City Priests’ Pension & Welfare Board and the Investment Advisory Board for the Diocese. When not working, his time is spent in various activities, including traveling with his wife and their two children.
One of the more perplexing and problematic concepts to comprehend under federal tax law is the Employee v. Independent Contractor debate. It is critical for businesses to occasionally review the category of its workers to see if they are properly classified.
Misclassified workers remain a priority with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS is aware that large groups of businesses avoid payroll tax responsibilities by classifying workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
Furthermore, we will discuss the Volunteer Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) and Classification Settlement Program (CSP). The VCSP is a little-known program that may be the right choice to get your client into compliance with treating their workers as employees. Learn about the process, how to qualify for the program, and discover the significant tax savings that will benefit your client. Bonus Material: Recent guidance Section 530 under Revenue Act of 1978.
Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between an independent contractor and an employee
- Explain the three categories of Control Factors
- Calculate penalties for misclassifying workers.
- Apply rules to taxpayers in various occupations
- Analyze Section 530 Relief under the Revenue Act of 1978
- Interpret the Volunteer Classification Settlement Program (VCSP)
- Overview of Classification Settlement Program (CSP)
- Review court cases
- Overview of other related issues
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