Bsbwor501 Unit 5 Discussion
Week 5 Discussion
"Distinction Between Independent Contractors and Employees" Please respond to the following:
After reviewing the scenario, identify at least three (3) key benefits that you could negotiate with your employer or potential employer that could reduce your tax liability. Provide specific examples of such benefits.
1) Increase the amount of income you contribute to your 401K
For example: If your 401K is not fully funded the IRS’s annual limit is 17,500 in 2014 and $18,000 in 2015.
2) The Automobile Expense. 56 cents per mile driven for business purposes, and 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes can be saved for 2014
3) You can work from home-set aside a room in your home that I can be use strictly for work
use. This would allow you to take the home office deduction. http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/401k-and-Profit-Sharing-Plan-Contribution-Limits Imagine that a potential employer has given you the opportunity to work as either an employee or an independent contractor. Identify at least three (3) pros and three (3) cons of each option. Discuss the primary tax consequences or tax deductions of each classification that you believe provide the greatest opportunity to reduce your overall tax liability. Provide support for your rationale.
Independent Contractor:
Pros
1) Have your own schedule
2) You set your own costs/prices
3) Ability to work from home
Cons
1) You have to pay for your own insurance
2) No paid vacations or sick pay/leave
3) You need to pay for business expenses up front
Employee
Pros
1) You will have job security
2) Will have the option for Health insurance benefits
3) Will have an opportunity to participate in the retirement plans
Cons
1) You will have to drive to work unless your job has a work from home position
2) Work schedule will be set for you with little flexibility
3) You lose all control of being your own boss
"Distinction Between Independent Contractors and Employees" Please respond to the following:
After reviewing the scenario, identify at least three (3) key benefits that you could negotiate with your employer or potential employer that could reduce your tax liability. Provide specific examples of such benefits.
1) Increase the amount of income you contribute to your 401K
For example: If your 401K is not fully funded the IRS’s annual limit is 17,500 in 2014 and $18,000 in 2015.
2) The Automobile Expense. 56 cents per mile driven for business purposes, and 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes can be saved for 2014
3) You can work from home-set aside a room in your home that I can be use strictly for work
use. This would allow you to take the home office deduction. http://www.irs.gov/Retirement-Plans/Plan-Participant,-Employee/401k-and-Profit-Sharing-Plan-Contribution-Limits Imagine that a potential employer has given you the opportunity to work as either an employee or an independent contractor. Identify at least three (3) pros and three (3) cons of each option. Discuss the primary tax consequences or tax deductions of each classification that you believe provide the greatest opportunity to reduce your overall tax liability. Provide support for your rationale.
Independent Contractor:
Pros
1) Have your own schedule
2) You set your own costs/prices
3) Ability to work from home
Cons
1) You have to pay for your own insurance
2) No paid vacations or sick pay/leave
3) You need to pay for business expenses up front
Employee
Pros
1) You will have job security
2) Will have the option for Health insurance benefits
3) Will have an opportunity to participate in the retirement plans
Cons
1) You will have to drive to work unless your job has a work from home position
2) Work schedule will be set for you with little flexibility
3) You lose all control of being your own boss