tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post1115258848940814626..comments2024-03-29T02:18:35.303-07:00Comments on TAG Blog: When is a "Sub-contractor" an Employee?Steve Huletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-18315298363624980892011-10-07T07:06:52.021-07:002011-10-07T07:06:52.021-07:00I agree with Mr. Anonymous whose just above me. A ...I agree with Mr. Anonymous whose just above me. A lot of companies does that just to avoid their taxes. I hope the IRS will investigate more about those kind of company..Contractor CEhttp://www.industrialinstitute.com/contractor/contractor_continuing_education.cfmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-16416955373488446872011-08-13T20:55:59.339-07:002011-08-13T20:55:59.339-07:00It's called tax evasion. And amazingly there a...It's called tax evasion. And amazingly there are still companies calling EMPLOYEES "independent contractors" or "consultants" to avoid taxes, even though the IRS and the state have been cracking down on this bogus classification. I have worked for several such companies and it looks to me that they are doing great, not on the edge financially. How stupid are the owners of these companies to risk all the fines and penalties, as well as the actual back payments? Thanks for the list of who to contact, but unless the process is anonymous, few will report them unless they are really pissed off. However, government revenues are down, so they would LOVE to hear about companies who have this policy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-5432988281759786792011-08-12T13:53:18.690-07:002011-08-12T13:53:18.690-07:00I do a lot of 1099 work, and last year I got kille...I do a lot of 1099 work, and last year I got killed on the self employment tax. I'm definitely incorporating. Here's an interesting <a href="http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/tax_adviser/20040702a1.asp" rel="nofollow">article</a> on the subject.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-77149821478704732182011-08-12T06:33:50.559-07:002011-08-12T06:33:50.559-07:00C.M.B. makes a good point. If you are a contracto...C.M.B. makes a good point. If you are a contractor then make it clear up front that is exactly what you are and don't let them try to treat you as an individual employee (but who is in reality an independent contractor) Make them pay your business and the business pays you.<br /><br />It's been my experience that business people have more respect for artists who clearly understand how the business world works and are not perceived as starry-eyed art school geeks who can be manipulated. <br /><br />Get your hands on the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Practices. The Graphic Artists Guild is currently offering a free download of <a href="http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/handbook/essential-business-practices/" rel="nofollow">"Promote, Negotiate and Make Money: Essential Business Practices for Today's Creative Professional"</a> . A webinar series is also being developed to support this popular publication.<br /><br />If you're in L.A. then be an active union member for sure , support The Animation Guild. But if you're outside of TAG's jurisdiction or you're working as an independent contractor at non-union studios then the Graphic Artists Guild has a lot of good resources to offer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-24395768373531870222011-08-10T10:58:36.158-07:002011-08-10T10:58:36.158-07:00Hey CMB just sent you an email. Steve can you chi...Hey CMB just sent you an email. Steve can you chime in on this how setting up a corporation helps with the whole tax situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-81294324960821415102011-08-10T10:43:27.890-07:002011-08-10T10:43:27.890-07:00Anonymous 9:01:00 AM:
I am in the same situation ...Anonymous 9:01:00 AM:<br /><br />I am in the same situation you are, but I actually prefer the contractor status when it comes to non-union shops. They pay my corporation, and it pays me. No taxes are taken out, but I am able to write off enough to come out ahead compared to if I was an employee. Do you get paid as a company or an individual?C.M.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08225943050161379371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-76181569694502207862011-08-10T09:01:28.838-07:002011-08-10T09:01:28.838-07:00Hey Steve,
This is an issue, I work at a place no...Hey Steve,<br /><br />This is an issue, I work at a place now that calls me a "contractor" yet I work in house on their equipment at their desk and on and on. They do pay on time but they do not pay my taxes, SSI or anything else and that gets old pretty fast. I wish they would but the fear comes with reporting such activity. If I or anyone else did the place would be shut down and a good amount of people would be out of a job. Any suggestions? This happens all too often in our field and some how I seem to end up working at all of these places.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-83427835651850687282011-08-09T16:34:55.872-07:002011-08-09T16:34:55.872-07:00Adding, union or no, call me (818) 845-7500 and I ...Adding, union or no, call me (818) 845-7500 and I would be <b>delighted</b> to assist and provide strategies wherein you can get your money.<br /><br />Can't file a grievance (obviously) but can help in other ways.Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-45636740251574192322011-08-09T13:16:17.357-07:002011-08-09T13:16:17.357-07:00If you'd like union support, by way of a contr...If you'd like union support, by way of a contract with the company, you can always initiate the process by signing a rep card:<br /><br /><a href="http://animationguild.org/organizing/" rel="nofollow">http://animationguild.org/organizing/</a>Steven Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630148057269319887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-11536354045335278422011-08-09T12:28:29.810-07:002011-08-09T12:28:29.810-07:00I have just experienced exactly what you are talki...I have just experienced exactly what you are talking about. To the letter. I was one of a dozen artists who were all dealing with this scenario. We have no union support in small post houses like the ones you describe. The only one to help you out is yourself by quitting. Then you definitely don't get paid. If you raise a fuss, you get let go and never called back. I'm still waiting for over 2 months of back pay. This is illegal and should not be happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com