The Modern Worker Empowerment Act has been introduced to provide independent contractors with the freedom to pursue entrepreneurship without fear of being swept into complex and confusing ...

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Learn how to fix errors, report missing forms, and stay compliant with the IRS before filing your 2024 tax return.

The IRS continues to roll out drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Here’s a look at what’s new—and why it matters ...

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed it will stop enforcing the Biden-era rule on independent contractor classification. This reversal represents a meaningful victory for ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

For mortgage professionals, navigating the loan process for independent contractors, gig workers, and other 1099 income earners can be a significant challenge. These high-earning individuals often ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/19/25: IRS Tax Attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates joins the program to discuss 1099 income, ...

Life insurance trade groups are taking their battle to preserve the traditional “independent contractor” definition to New Jersey. That’s where the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development ...

Have you hired freelancers or contractors to help with your business, and now wondering if you need to file some forms for taxes? Are you confused about when you should do it, why it matters, or how ...