Independent Contractor Invoice Example for Technical Support

Independent contractor invoice example for Technical Support

Welcome to Working Solutions, a leader in contact center outsourcing. Before applying, it is very important to understand that our work at home agents are self employed independent contractors and not employees. There are numerous federal and state agencies that provide guidelines for classification of independent contractors. You can find more detail about these guidelines on these agencies websites. We are now going to walk you through those differences to help you better understand the distinction before applying to work on a program. This is an independent contractor for working solutions unlike employees, independent contractors have certain freedoms that distinguish them from the latter. For instance independent contractors set their own schedules, choosing when they can or want to work Employees on the other hand work the hours set by the employer and in most cases must do so at the employer's place of business. Another distinction is that independent contractors can work for multiple clients and on multiple programs or projects including our direct competitors. Employees on the other hand generally work for only one employer. In addition to working for multiple clients on multiple programs independent contractors also have the opportunity to increase their income significantly by obtaining additional education and certifications. Employees however earn a set hourly wage or salary that cannot be increased without the employer increasing the employees wages. Independent contractors provide and maintain their own computer equipment and workspace. When tax time comes they can also deduct any expenses related to the purchase and maintenance of equipment and workspace. Employees on the other hand are provided hardware software and workspace by their employers so they can perform their job. Employees cannot deduct any of these expenses come tax time. Speaking of taxes, independent contractors are responsible for paying their own taxes and will receive a 1099 or W8-Ben if more than $600 is earned in a calendar year Employees have taxes withheld from their paychecks by their employer, they cannot deduct expenses and they receive a W-2 at the end of each calendar year. Independent contractors are self-employed and do not receive employment benefits. Employees may receive the following benefits: vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, Social Security, workers compensation, health or disability benefits, overtime and unemployment. Although independent contractors already have the day-to-day skills and expertise needed for this work, Working Solutions supplements that expertise with certifications or education specific to a client's processes and procedures and instead of paying to obtain them from outside institutions they are offered by Working Solutions at no cost to you. Employees tend to receive training surrounding their day-to-day job duties even though they may also come with education or expertise in a particular field. Finally independent contractors work on projects or programs until the completion of those projects or programs. Some programs last years while others are subject to end with a little warning. Employees work for one employer focused on one job until they or their employer terminate the relationship. That's it! Those are some of the most relevant distinctions commonly used by state and federal agencies to classify independent contractors. Knowing these things upfront will help you decide if independent contractor work is right for you.