Hey folks, Sorry for the really really basic question, but I had a quick Q. My CA insists that I can send a check to IRS/Comptroller of MD (I'm in MD) with my...
I'm so lost trying to figure out how exactly to file for an LLC. There are a ton of sites that want to take a fat commission for filing, but wouldn't getting...
Has anyone here needed to procure commercial grade liability insurance for a one-day event? I am in that market and the prices are quite a bit higher than I...
Thanks for the link Phil. Speaking of pass-throughs or portable W-2's. IProfessional.com is another but I don't know what their fees are but I know Pace's are...
Hi, Is there such a thing as paying a service for unemployement in California or other states? What services are out there that can pay work for people working...
Has anyone looked at ways to join other people's group policies? I've heard of people doing it, but I can't find any information about groups out there that do...
I have been an independent more or less my whole career and have used various time tracking methods over the years. My steady favorite for a long time was a...
I'm finally on my own, per se (through staffing firm), and this is the first time I've had to deal with covering my own travel expenses for work. Normally I...
Hi, Things have been quiet here ... It must mean everyone is busy. I thought I would tell my story as it is pertinent to those of us who write code for a...
That was with my local State Farm representative. It may have been cheaper for me because I have my home and auto insured with them as well. But, $720 is...
... I talked to my old boss who is going to law school about this insurance when I went independent. He says "you can get 1 million bucks worth for next to...
<rant> Gosh, I sure do love writing a check out the state of AZ every quarter (*rolls eyes*). Better yet, paying unemployment to the DES for myself! Don't you...
Does anyone here use Health Savings Plans (HSAs)? I am considering setting one up as right now my wife and I have what qualifies under the guidelines as a...
I have found Janet Ruhl's "Answers for Computer Contractors" to be an indispensable resource. Anyone else have favorite books that have helped them get their...
I'm making myself step back and write a business plan so I focus on what my goals for a potential small biz would be. (A vehicle simply for me to throw money...
Hi all, My name is Jeremyx and I'm thinking about going independent :) Background: I am a software developer, 6 years +. I have a day currently and have been...
I'm currently on sabbatical (sounds better than unemployed) and may be picking up some work shortly. The potential company wants to pull me on as a 1099...
Hi folks, I'm looking at going into technical consulting focusing on Java and web services. I've seen quite a bit of discussion on how to land a first job via...
Wasn't sure where else I could post this type of question, so here goes. I figured some of you guys have dealt with this before. Sorry if this is a dumb...
I am filling out a vendor form for a client, I had to create a new one since forming a corporation, and I am trying to figure out whether I am considered 1099...
A friend and I have been doing some work for a fairly large company for about 3 years now. We continuously have problems getting paid by them. We'll bill them...
I was wondering how people handle clients who don't make payments on time. I've finished the work and sent an invoice stating payment was due in 30 days. 30...
For the last few weeks I'd been working with a past client to put together another five weeks of work. I got all the work done, the client took a look, and it...
Hi, I'm getting ready to start my first paying gig. A couple former co-workers of mine have started up a consulting company and want to bring me on (as a...
Hello everyone ! I recently started an independent activity here in Switzerland. As my business will be mainly based on web services/applications, I am...
Ok, so this isn't directly related to independent contracting, but I'm hoping others can relate and maybe provide some feedback. I've just deployed an ASP.NET...
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