Independent Contracting

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If someone is married but their children are grown, would anyone here recommend working locum tenen if the person doesnt mind traveling? I have saw what most locum tenens get paid and it seems to me that a person could work 4-6 months out of the yr. and make about the same or more than they could at a permanent position. Is this correct? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I moonlight as an independant contractor and the taxes You have to pay really sting. When paid as an indep. contr. they take out zero taxes: You pay federal income tax, the full 15% social security tax, any state income tax(if you work in more than one state, you really get the shaft). You do get some tax breaks-You can put approx 13% off the top into a SEP( similar to IRA). Also, you will have no benefits-health insurance, disability, etc...

If you do this, be sure to put a full 50% of your checks in the bank to pay taxes

What about Workers Comp.? Or is that only if you have other employees. I am sure the regulations vary with the state you are registered in.

Did you register as an LLC (limited liability corp.)?

Thank you for your input.

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You will not be covered under workers comp. It would not be a bad idea to incorporate yourself. It gives you some additional tax breaks and helps in the case of a lawsuit. I have not done so because it will cost you about $1000 in legal fees and I do not moonlight enough to need the big tax break.

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