Re:Ask HN: Having trouble getting senior applicants, wonderi...
by ghaff on Monday June 20, 2022 @04:35PM
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In the US, you probably need to issue a tax form; this can be handled through a third party but then is a bit of a pain for the candidate. (I've had it work this way as a consultant on the side.)
Depending on the potential employee's contracts and business rules, doing a side project for someone may or may not be 100% kosher.
Re:Ask HN: Having trouble getting senior applicants, wonderi...
by toomanybeersies on Tuesday June 21, 2022 @05:40AM
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Disclaimer: I'm not a tax consultant, check with your accountant
If they don't have an ABN, they'll need to give you "Statement by a Supplier" [1], otherwise you're required to withhold tax at the top marginal rate.
[1] https://www.ato.gov.au/forms/statement-by-a-supplier-not-quo...
Re:Ask HN: Having trouble getting senior applicants, wonderi...
by the_watcher on Monday June 20, 2022 @04:33PM
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In the US, you might end up having to send a whole bunch of 1099s, which I am sure would be a pain.
Re:Ask HN: Having trouble getting senior applicants, wonderi...
by maplechori on Monday June 20, 2022 @04:43PM
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under $600 you don't need a 1099
Is it actually? I run a small business, and have trialled people a few times. I normally just transfer them the $x and report it as a business expense, same as you'd do with a contractor.
Maybe it's not technically 100% compliant, but I'd be incredibly surprised if the tax office kicked up a stink about something so petty.
(Then again, maybe it's just a "she'll be right mate" attitude that permeates even government departments here in Australia)