W-2 or 1099? The Truth About Hiring Clinicians
Can you hire a clinician as a 1099 contractor instead of a W-2 employee?
Short answer: No. It’s illegal. And it’s one of the biggest risks you take as a business owner.
In this episode, we break down:
Why payroll taxes incentivize employers to call people “contractors.”
The 10 IRS criteria that determine if someone is a W-2 or 1099 (hint: clinicians don’t qualify).
Why paying someone as a contractor actually hurts your business, even if it were legal.
The real risks of misclassification — IRS audits, state audits, or employee complaints.
What to do if you’ve been misclassifying and how to fix…
The skinny
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