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2. IRS Tax Form 1099-NEC. The IRS Form 1099-NEC is the independent contractor tax form used by businesses to report payments to a contract worker in the previous tax year. This tax form for independent contractors is filed with the IRS and is also provided to the contractor for reporting income.

The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how it will be done. If you are an independent contractor, then you are self-employed.

Applications may be submitted by fax at 207-287-5413 or by postal mail to: Workers' Compensation Board, 27 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0027. Please note: emailed applications are not accepted.

A contractor is an independent worker who has autonomy and flexibility but does not receive employer-provided benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. An employee is on a company's payroll and receives wages and benefits in exchange for following the organization's guidelines and remaining loyal.

The form is used to: ? Calculate unemployment contributions for the quarter ? Report employee wage information for the quarter ? Make payment for any balance due for unemployment contributions, the Competitive Skills Scholarship Fund (CSSF) and the Unemployment Program Administrative Fund (UPAF).

An independent contractor provides service(s) to employers under agreements with employers. In determining independent contractor status, all government agencies con- sider the amount of direction and control the business has on the individuals performing work.