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Comment on 1099 Time by Mark Tojek

Mark Tojek — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:36:12 +0000

There are several items that trouble me by your situation. While some sales folks are eligible to be considered 1099 independent contractors, it’s not the norm. If you work at a designated area (store), work specific hours as you are told, work in a manner described by your supervisor, you are an employee, not an IC. IC’s set their own hours, may or may not have to work at specific locations etc. I would need more particulars to know for sure, but it sounds like employment to me. The other thing that bothers me is that the company may be trying to get away with something here by not paying FICA taxes etc. A 1099 worker will not receive any employment benefits such as health insurance, so if they state you will be eligible for health insurance, you should have been considered an employee from day 1!

Comment on Hello and welcome to Bookkeeper’s Blog! by Mark Tojek

Mark Tojek — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:28:10 +0000

Being an accountant it is a necessity to be organized and truly one of the reasons why so many small businesses do fail; business owners tend to be more creative – which they need to be; but the devil is in the details. It’s hard to be good at both!

Comment on 1099 Time by Linda Smith

Linda Smith — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:50:05 +0000

I was hired on a new job 11/01/11 it is now 12/14/11 and I was supposed to be ona 30 day trial as a non employee with a 1099. Now they’ve extended it another 30 days. I’m a sales person I’ve never done this before. Is this normnal? I understnad the longer I am a NON employee the longer I will have to wait until I can receive medical insurance. Help!

Comment on Hello and welcome to Bookkeeper’s Blog! by Karen Madson

Karen Madson — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:15:02 +0000

Great article I have seen several businesses over the years that would have saved themselves time, money and effort by starting out more organized.

Comment on Hello and welcome to Bookkeeper’s Blog! by Mark Tojek

Mark Tojek — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:39:52 +0000

So very true!

Comment on Company Checking Account by Mark Tojek

Mark Tojek — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:39:26 +0000

Checks will be around for a long time! While many businesses use online bill payment systems through their bank or accounting systems, many businesses are no where near ready to move away from the paper check. Why? Mostly for old habits dying hard, but also because this is just how it’s done. Historical purposes. Nothing like looking up what check number and date you paid that vendor when he or she calls you up. Much nicer than saying, “I will have to call you back after I check online at my bank….”

Comment on Company Checking Account by knoxy

knoxy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:20:14 +0000

do people still use cheques??

Comment on Hello and welcome to Bookkeeper’s Blog! by aprbookkeeping

aprbookkeeping — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:19:18 +0000

Small and medium business owners may find they are not receiving the attention they need which can restrict their growth and competitiveness in their chosen industry when they are unable to make informed financial decisions.

Comment on Sales Tax Issues by Janae

Janae — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:14:54 +0000

Thanks for shairng. What a pleasure to read!

Comment on Company Checking Account by Newport Beach Ca Homes For Sale

Newport Beach Ca Homes For Sale — Sun, 08 May 2011 18:11:16 +0000

Brilliant Article, Cheers