Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors – Live Webinar

Hiring help for your business and unsure how to handle federal taxes? Join us on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm for this free Live Webinar on “Federal Taxes When Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors.” This essential session is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their team but want to be sure they understand their federal tax responsibilities when hiring.

Presented by David Higgins, Tax Specialist at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), this workshop will guide you through the rules, forms, and best practices you need to follow when bringing workers on board – whether they are employees or independent contractors. You’ll gain clarity on employment tax requirements, worker classification, legal documentation, and the proper filing of IRS forms.

Whether you’re hiring your first employee, contracting freelance help, or simply want to avoid costly mistakes, this training will equip you with the tools to stay compliant and informed.

Topics covered in this training include:

• Employment Taxes.
• Worker classification: Employee or Independent Contractor.
• Behavioral Control, Financial Control, and Relationship of the Parties.
• Determining worker status.
• Employer responsibilities for employees.
• Verifying employee eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Completing and managing Form W-4.
• Verification of employee Social Security Numbers (SSNs).
• Form W-2: Wage and Tax Statement.
• Collecting and documenting accurate employee information.
• Issuing Forms W-2 correctly.
• Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
• Use of Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs).
• Responsibilities for hiring independent contractors and filing appropriate forms.