The W8BEN and W8BENE forms are essential for foreign independent contractors and businesses. Generally, you must withhold and deposit income taxes, social security taxes and Medicare taxes from the wages paid to an employee.Income Tax Return Payment Coupon (see page 31). You may be exempt from Utah withholding requirements if you do business in Utah for 60 days or less in a calendar year and have Tax Commission approval. In a gig economy, QuickBooks Online makes it easy to track and pay independent contractors. What is a gig economy? Independent Contractors. If you (or your spouse) have self-employment income, including as an independent contractor, use the estimator.