Independent Contractor or Employee? How to make the call
For years, the IRS has relied on a 20-factor test to determine whether a worker is considered an "employee" or an "independent contractor." Conferring contractor status on a worker often benefits the employer, who is then not obligated to withhold income tax or to pay Social Security and unemployment taxes. The 20-factor test has recently been losing ground in the courts and in Congress.
Buy Sell Agreement Checklist for Physician Group Practice
If you are looking to review an existing physician buy/sell agreement or assist in the development of a new one, use this checklist as a guide.
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• Actual physician signature on medical record
• Traditional banking services for a physician practice
