Contractor vs Employee

Wednesday,
October 08,2025
Time:
1:00 PM EST
Duration:
100 Minutes
Event Type :
Recorded Webinar

Overview :

With the IRS and state agencies intensifying their audits on worker classification, businesses must be more vigilant than ever. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a common and costly mistake—one that both the IRS and state authorities are actively pursuing as a source of revenue, without the need to raise taxes. This webinar will walk you through the key factors that determine correct classification, so you can protect your organization from penalties, fines, and potential litigation.

Join us for this in-depth session where we will explore the tools and forms you need to navigate an audit or proactively perform a self-assessment. We will also cover critical red flags that may trigger an IRS review and how to handle an auditor’s decision, including your options for appeal. Whether you're facing an audit or simply want to shore up your compliance strategy, this session will arm you with actionable insights to avoid costly errors.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

  • IRS 20-factor test for identifying independent contractors
  • Purpose of Form 8919
  • Purpose of SS-8
  • Purpose of Form 8952
  • Red flags that attract the attention of the IRS
  • How is a company most likely to be “caught?”
  • The “red flags” companies should look for when performing a self-audit
  • How to appeal an IRS Employee’s decision – the IRS’s Voluntary Classification Settlement Program Objectives
  • To provide you with the tools to avoid contractor vs employee issues
  • To provide you with the tools to handle an employee vs contractor audit
  • To provide you with the tools to appeal an auditor’s decision

Benefits of Attending:-

  • Understand the IRS 20-factor test for identifying independent contractors.
  • Learn the purpose and use of key forms, including Form 8919, Form SS-8, and Form 8952.
  • Recognize the red flags that commonly trigger IRS audits.
  • Discover how companies are most likely “caught” and how to avoid those mistakes.
  • Gain practical steps for conducting a self-audit and identifying classification issues.
  • Learn how to appeal an IRS decision and understand the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program.

Why Should You Attend?

This webinar will give you the clarity and tools to ensure proper classification of your workforce, helping you avoid penalties and maintain compliance. Perfect for HR professionals, payroll teams, and company executives who want to be proactive in managing risk.

Who Will Benefit?

  • HR professionals & managers
  • Payroll & finance teams
  • Legal & compliance officers
  • Executives & business owners
  • Operations & line managers

Price Details

Recorded

$179 Recording

$179 Transcript

$209 Digital Download

$189 DVD

$199 Flash Drive

Combo

$359 Recording & Transcript

Refund Policy

Live: One Dial-in One Attendee

Corporate Live: Any number of participants

Recorded: Access recorded version, only for one participant unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Corporate Recorded: Access recorded version, Any number of participants unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Speaker Profile
Chuck Borek

Chuck Borek is a practicing attorney and founder of the Borek Group, LLC. Chuck is also a CPA, and his background includes five years as a partner in a public accounting firm. He received his law degree and MBA summa cum laude from the University of Baltimore in 1993, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review. He has been teaching professionally since 1989, including four years as an Associate Professor of Accounting and two years as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law.? He has lectured throughout the U.S. and has conducted both live and Web-based seminars. Chuck's publications include Legal Issues for Accountants and Auditors (BNA 2015); Borek's Maryland Business Planning Manual (MICPEL 2008); Hospital Accounting (BNA 2018), Contract Drafting and Review for the Maryland Lawyer (MSBA 2015); as well as numerous law review articles.