title: Independent contractor/employee issues.
abstract: When deciding to expand a practice to include an associate, many dentists are unsure whether to classify the worker as an independent contractor or an employee. Incorrectly classifying a worker can carry significant financial ramifications. This article outlines the parameters the Internal Revenue Service uses to make its determination of a worker's status so dentists can avoid a costly financial mistake.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Wiederman
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000191:economics; D004651:Employment / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D010318:Partnership Practice, Dental / Q000191:economics*; D010560:Personnel Selection; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration