COURSE DESCRIPTION: The incorrect classification and reporting of employees and independent contractors can be a costly mistake for your organization. Just one misclassification can trigger multiple violations that carry heavy financial penalties -- and send up red flags other agencies. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security is attempting to become involved with W-2's. Their new complex and ambiguous requirements could expose you to potential liability including criminal prosecution under the immigration law. Learn how to protect your business by knowing the correct way to classify and report employees and independent contractors. During this program, nationally recognized payroll expert, Vicki M. Lambert, CPP will give you the facts you need to ensure your team gets it right. Participants will learn:
- What classifications of workers are allowed under the IRS rules
- What is the “common law rule” and how is it used to determine worker status
- What are the three factors the IRS uses to determine worker status and how to apply them correctly
- How FLSA rules differ from IRS rules when it comes to determining who is an independent contractor
- Using the Form SS-8 to your advantage to determine who is or is not an independent contractor
- What are the penalties for misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor and who assesses them. It's not just the IRS you have to worry about
- Who gets a W-2 and who gets a 1099 -- and why one worker should not get both
- How easily a 1099 audit can be triggered and why the chances of getting one are on the rise
- Why the Department of Homeland Security is now interested in how you completed your Form W-2 and how to avoid penalties.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, Certified Payroll Manager is President and Academic Director of Vicki M. Lambert, LLC a firm specializing in payroll education and training. Ms. Lambert has a Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude in Business Administration and is a Certified Payroll Professional with over 29 years of multi-state payroll experience.
Ms. Lambert has lectured extensively throughout the United States on payroll administration and compliance issues for clients that include ADP, CCH Incorporated, Ceridian Employer Services, Fox Studios, County of Riverside, Sun Microsystems and others. She has authored, co-authored or edited numerous payroll publications and newsletters. Ms. Lambert is also the host of "Politically Payroll" a radio program that explores and highlights the importance and vitality of the payroll function within the realms of politics, business and peoples everyday lives. The program is broadcast on KLAV 1230AM in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund your full fee if you're not satisfied. It's risk-free.
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