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You only need a license in Nevada if you plan to perform certain types of jobs that go beyond the scope of minor repairs. If your work will become a finished part of the structure (such as replacing flooring in an entire room) and the total for the project exceeds $1,000, you must have a general contractor license.

Independent contractors report their income on Schedule C (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Business (Sole Proprietorship). Also file Schedule SE (Form 1040), Self-Employment Tax if net earnings from self-employment are $400 or more.

All businesses or individuals who construct or alter any building, highway, road, parking facility, railroad, excavation, or other structure in Nevada must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Contractors, including subcontractors and specialty contractors must be licensed before submitting bids.

Am I required to have a State Business License? Yes. Unless statutorily exempted, sole proprietors doing business in Nevada must maintain a State Business License. Sole proprietors may submit their State Business License application online at .nvsilverflume.gov, by mail, or in-person.

Penalties for unlicensed contracting The contractor board can impose a fine for each violation, and which can be $1,000 to $50,000 depending on the situation. In addition, the board can impose investigation costs and any damages caused as a result of the violation.

An independent contractor usually isn't protected by an employer's insurance policies. Instead, the contractor must carry his or her own insurance, including for work-related injury. An independent contractor also has to pay self-employment taxes, and isn't protected by minimum wage laws.