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!
TN status and independent contractor
Moderator: Mark T Serbinski CA CPA
[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!
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!