If you classify any workers as 'Independent Contractors' -- or have plans to do so -- 2010 is the year to make sure you get that classification correct.

A massive new Misclassification Initiative launched by the IRS and US Department of Labor is targeting employers with more audits and new scrutiny.  The IRS estimates that 80% of workers currently classified as independent contractors are in actuality employees.  As part of the crackdown, the DOL hired 100 new auditors solely to investigate misclassifications.  State investigators are also turning up the heat on employers.  And, all of this attention is leading more independent contractors -- and their attorneys -- to challenge their classification in court.

Give our office a call at (816) 792-9966  or send us an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to have us help you review your situation before you get caught up on the onslaught of new audits.

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