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Are local governments shutting down home based Independent
Contractor positions? Government entities (state and Federal) have
a vested interest in making sure as many people as possible are
classified as “employees”. Â That makes sure
1) Withholding taxes are collected for state and federal income
taxes “off the top” from the employer. 2) Social
Security and Medicare taxes are [...]
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