TN status and independent contractor

panek · Post by **panek** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:20 pm

Hi all,

I am currently in the US on a full-time TN visa. I have the opportunity to work part-time as an independent contractor (scientist) for a US medical company. In this regard, I have a few questions:

Does the TN letter need to state specifically that I will be an "independent contractor"?

It currently states that I have been offered employment as a "consultant" in my field for 1 year part-time at a rate of $X/hr and will not receive company benefits. Nowhere does it state that I will be an independent contractor or what my weekly hours will be like (they will vary depending on the work). Can only management consultants be independent contractors? I assumed the letter was fine as written but am now wondering whether it needs to state specifically that I will be an "independent contractor" since I will not be an employee of the company and will not fill out (nor will the employer) an I-9. Will this cause confusion or denial at the border?

Since I will not fill an I-9, how do I report this income on my taxes?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:24 pm

already answered on TN forum you posted on.

This is not a tax issue, so should not be posted here. There is a separate immigration forum on this site if you need more information.

nelsona · Post by **nelsona** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:25 pm

Since you live in US, you will report this as self-employment income.

panek · Post by **panek** » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:31 pm

[quote="nelsona"]already answered on TN forum you posted on.

This is not a tax issue, so should not be posted here. There is a separate immigration forum on this site if you need more information.[/quote]

My mistake. Just saw your reply on the other forum. Have to figure this out ASAP so was worried I wouldn't get a response. Thanks again nelson!