topic Can I file 1099 misc for my teachers who work part time in my after school program and work 20 hrs or less per week, without benefits. in Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Can I file 1099 misc for my teachers who work part time in my after school program and work 20 hrs or less per week, without benefits.

leela — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:26 GMT

Are you running a tutoring center?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:27 GMT

Are you running a tutoring center?

Most likely, they are Employees (w-2, plus payroll return...

TaxGuyBill — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:29 GMT

Most likely, they are Employees (w-2, plus payroll returns and more), NOT Independent Contractors (1099-MISC).
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/understanding-employee-vs-contractor-designation">https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/understanding-employee-vs-contractor-designation</a>

@TaxGuyBill You read my mind.

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:30 GMT

@TaxGuyBill You read my mind.

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:32 GMT

@TaxGuyBill You read my mind.

Yes, but......... As others have said, they are most like...

Hal_Al — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:54:33 GMT

Yes, but.........

As others have said, they are most likely employees and not independent contractors. See https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/understanding-employee-vs-contractor-designation

The most important thing is to have an understanding, up front, on how taxes will be handled. It's unfair to hit the employee with a 1099-Misc, with it's 8% additional tax liability, after the fact.