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For now I'm just paying him cash. That is no issue for me but it will be for him come April. And I agree that a 1099 is a red flag. I originally was planning on doing that but if I can get him set up on a payroll service and tax withholding then we can avoid that. I guess I just need a payroll...

Thanks, Merle. I'm googling it now. Edit: They want a Federal ID as well as proof of federal and state unemployment taxes (RT6?). I've had enough, going to walk away from this mess. They may claim to have a rate for small employers with 1-3 employees but they damn sure want all the same...

Thanks, Merle. I'm googling it now.

No I have never been nor will I ever be concerned about a negligence lawsuit. This is the biggest argument people use to incorporate. This is also not the topic of this thread. I wish to discuss payroll services, not incorporating. If you wish to discuss incorporating, please start another thread.

Well the company I was hoping to use left me a message today. They need a Federal taxpayer ID, not just a SS number. In other words, they will only work with you if you are incorporated. I've been a Sole Prop all my life and have no intention of incorporating now. All of the so-called benefits...

I have never wanted to do the W.C. thing just because of my previous experiences with them over the last 35 years but if I can get coverage for my employee that cheap then I most definitely will. I am really amazed at just how productive we are as a team compared to me working by myself. I'm...

For the majority of my career I've worked as a sole proprietor/ subcontractor. First as a freelance climber, then as a freelance bucket truck operator. As most of you know, last year I finally decided to hire my first employee and operate as a complete tree service. I bought a chipper and chip...