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IRs Cracks Down on Independent Contractors

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(CNNMoney.com) -- If your business uses independent contractors, get ready for new scrutiny. Hoping to boost tax revenue, the IRS and many state governments are cracking down on how companies classify their workers. When employers report wages for independent contractors on IRS form 1099, rather than a W-2, they aren't required to pay unemployment insurance, worker's compensation insurance or payroll taxes for them. But the rules governing which workers are genuinely "independent" are strict -- and often flouted.... More I found this article and think it is a great resource.  Check it out!  Make sure you are in compliance. I'm Jayne Miller, The QuickBooks Gal   Got a QuickBooks Mess?   Call the QuickBooks Gal! Got a QuickBooks Mess? Call The QuickBooks Gal! 775-348-9225 jayne@qbgal.com  Northern Nevada's Only Intuit Solutions Provider Got Point of Sale? Want Point of Sale? We have live versions in our office Call to schedul

Minimum Wage In Nevada - New Rates, New Rules

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The Minimum Wage in Nevada Changes July 1, 2010 Know the Rates Know the Rules  - Employees with paid health care plans – minimum wage is $7.25/hour (previous was $6.55)  - Employees without paid health care: Minimum wage is $8.25/hour (previous was $7.55)  - Employees with paid health care: get overtime for any time worked over 8 hours in a day if they make less than $10.88  - Employees without paid health care: get overtime for any time worked over 8 hours in a day if they make less than $12.38   General Information Overtime Rules I'm Jayne Miller, The QuickBooks Gal   Got a QuickBooks Mess?   Call the QuickBooks Gal! Got a QuickBooks Mess? Call The QuickBooks Gal! 775-348-9225 jayne@qbgal.com  Northern Nevada's Only Intuit Solutions Provider Got Point of Sale? Want Point of Sale? We have live versions in our office Call to schedule a trial demonstration!   775-348-9200 qbdoc@qbdoc.com