The hiring of short-term, seasonal, contract or otherwise temporary employees is on the rise among U.S. businesses. In fact, the nation’s labor force currently includes more temp workers than ever before. Small-business owners can use temporary help to their advantage. By enlisting a short-term employee to complete a specific project, you can avoid hiring full […]

Small business owners who pay independent contractors must prepare to file 1099s. Like W-2s for full-time employees, 1099s for freelancers who have worked for you in the previous year, must be filed with the IRS and mailed to the taxpayers by the end of January. You are generally required to submit a 1099 form for […]