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1:23 PM, Jun. 20, 2006
Does your homeschool group hire Independent contractors?
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Lots of homeschool groups like co-ops hire independent contractors. The most common type is a person hired to teach a class, like art, music, science, or math. My co-op hired six independent contractors last school year. Everything from art to guitar teachers.
The IRS has released a new fact sheet about the diference between independent contractors and employees. Make sure you know the difference and file the correct paperwork (W-2 or 1099MISC) at the end of the year.
The Questions and Answers page on my website also discusses independent contractors and employees.
So what is the going rate for a co-op teacher in your area? We pay $25-$50 per hour depending on qualifications and demand. We only pay for the hours they teach, not prep time. How about you?
Carol
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