IRS to Hold February 15 Webinar on Worker Classification

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will present a webinar, Worker Classification, on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 2 PM (ET). Program Manager for Employment Tax Compliance Policy, Anita Bartels, will present information about worker classification issues and the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program including:
  • Defining workers as employees and independent contractors
  • What to consider in determining a worker's status
  • Looking at Forms SS-8 and 8919
  • How to treat corporate officers
  • Determining if you qualify for federal employment tax relief under Section 530
  • Details about the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program
Viewers can register online anytime before the start of the webinar and download a calendar reminder. The webinar will be available on demand on the IRS Video Portal three weeks after the original program airs.