If you are a San Diego employer with 1099 independent contractors you can expect a series of audits. It may begin with the standard California EDD audit on a cycle of every 3 years, it could be a California Labor Board or US Department of Labor audit, or it could...
Beware of California EDD Attempts to Reclassify 1099 Workers
You need to beware of California EDD attempts to reclassify 1099 workers as “employees” in San Diego. The EDD recently announced a new strategy to pursue audits to re-classify independent contractors as employees, thereby creating a payroll tax obligation for California businesses. Your exposure also extends to bast benefits and...
The IRS FTB and EDD are Targeting 1099 Worker Misclassification
If you are a San Diego employer with any 1099 workers take heed. The federal government including the US Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS, as well as California's Employment Development Department (EDD) and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) are targeting 1099 worker misclassification for audit. There are many roads...
Do You Have 1099 Workers in San Diego
If you have 1099 workers in San Diego you might want to revisit the relationship between your company and those independent contractors. The State of California and federal agencies like the IRS are taking a close look at all employers who have 1099 workers in San Diego looking for misclassified...
Recent Case Reaffirms Employee Status Changes and Tax Impact for California Employers
A recent court case reaffirms employee status changes and tax impact for California companies who have 1099 workers. This case confirmed updates to California law regarding employees vs 1099 workers is retroactive. The consequences for any California employer determining to be misclassifying employees as 1099 workers during an EDD audit...
Protecting San Diego Employers in 1099 Independent Contractor Misclassification Audits
What is one of the highest percentage audits for businesses in California? Allen Barron represents San Diego employers in 1099 independent contractor misclassification audits. The California EDD recently confirmed they have resumed targeting audits for the businesses who employ any of the more than 2 million independent contractors across California....
Avoid the DOL and IRS Audit Focus on Independent Contractors
How can you avoid the US Department of Labor or DOL and IRS audit focus on independent contractors and 1099 workers? What do you need to know about the new definitions of an independent contractor based upon the so-called "Darden Factors" and the "Economic Realities" standards? Why should you be concerned...
Department of Labor 6 Guidelines for Evaluating 1099 Workers
The US Department of Labor issued 6 guidelines for evaluating 1099 workers in an attempt to help clarify its increased focus on employee misclassification. How do you know if a 1099 independent contractor should actually be classified as an employee? The first challenge is the simple reality that most business...
W2 and 1099 – Its Tax Preparation Time Again
We all should have received our W2 and 1099 statements, it's tax preparation time again in San Diego. The tax preparation, accounting and tax attorneys at Allen Barron are prepared to help you to get through tax season. We specialize in helping those with more substantial returns, and those with...