Business owners often treat workers as independent contractors (rather than employees) to save money on withholding taxes and paying employee benefits. The IRS has identified this practice as one of the most important items that it must change. Consequently, there have been added resources to the IRS ranks, including revenue agents trained exclusively in this area, that have selected numerous companies for payroll audits. Sometimes the workers are properly classified as independent contractors; other times the business owner has an objective of avoiding payroll taxes and other employee benefits.
Robert T. Leonard, Esq., CPA, specializes in IRS taxation problems, including employee vs. independent contractor issues. For information, advice and representation in these legal matters involving worker classification — employee versus independent contractor — call attorney Robert Leonard who serves clients nationwide.
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If you have been contacted by the IRS or the California Employment Development Department (EDD) for a payroll audit, call Robert T. Leonard directly at the Law Offices of Robert T. Leonard at 818-224-7935 or toll free at 888-408-9486, or fill out the online form on this website for a free, confidential, initial case consultation. We will review your case and your options with their respective benefits and drawbacks, and any alternatives to the legal process that you may have. My office accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover as payment.
