How does the new labor law classify church musicians and choir directors? Are they contractors are employees, exempt of non-exempt employees?
September 19, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Lisa Smithsays:
Good question!
For years churches have issued 1099s to these folks. But, more recently, the guidance has been if the worker is not running a business providing the same services to other organizations they will probably be viewed as an employee come audit time. That means back taxes and penalties would apply.
September 19, 2016 at 2:46 pm
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How does the new labor law classify church musicians and choir directors? Are they contractors are employees, exempt of non-exempt employees?
September 19, 2016 at 1:13 pmGood question!
September 19, 2016 at 2:46 pmFor years churches have issued 1099s to these folks. But, more recently, the guidance has been if the worker is not running a business providing the same services to other organizations they will probably be viewed as an employee come audit time. That means back taxes and penalties would apply.