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Live Webinar - Ready to Hire? Employees vs. Independent Contractors

Nov
16
2026
Mon, Nov 16 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Online
Facilitated by Houston SBDC
Topic: Tax Planning

Before bringing someone into your business, it is important to understand whether that worker should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor. This live webinar will explain the differences between these classifications and introduce the federal tax and reporting responsibilities that come with hiring workers.

Highlights:

  • Understand the differences between employees and independent contractors
  • Learn how behavioral control, financial control, and the relationship between parties affect worker classification
  • Review employer responsibilities, including employment taxes and Forms W-4 and W-2
  • Learn about reporting requirements for independent contractors

This live webinar is intended for small business owners who are preparing to hire or currently work with employees or independent contractors.

Speaker:

      Sheba D. Gonzalez, Stakeholder Liaison, Internal Revenue Service

Sheba Gonzalez is a Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service. Her mission is to establish relationships with tax professionals, industry stakeholders and others working with small business owners to share tax information and ensure compliance with ever-changing tax laws. She represents the IRS at many face-to-face and virtual seminars and events where she discusses IRS policies and procedures, tax law updates, and emerging issues.


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Only live attendees will receive a copy of the recording after the webinar. If you miss the session, the recording will not be shared.


Fee: No Cost

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