Do you have independent contractors working for your company? Do you want to hire independent contractors? Are you or do you want to be an independent contractor? Are you a tax practitioner who prepares returns for independent contractors or their employers? It appears today that many employers want their workers to have this status. And many workers want to be independent contractors. But they may not understand what it means, nor do they always know how to accomplish it. This book provides helpful guidance for employers, workers, and tax preparers. First, there is information about what it means to be an independent contractor. Second, there is information about what kind of work relationship is required. Next, there is guidance to make it work in the real job market so that government intervention, and lawsuits, are best avoided. An entire section addresses the potential employer costs of misclassification, the audit process, and how to avoid financial catastrophe as a result. Finally, the responsibilities and potential liabilities of tax practitioners are described. Every independent contractor, every business that employs independent contractors, and every tax practitioner needs the information in this book. Proceeding without correct information may lead to improper classifications, unnecessary costs, and undesired relationships.