The IRS has developed a list of factors which are used on a case by case basis to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee for IRS tax purposes. The twenty common law factors of a perfect independent contractor relationship that are published here - http://www.wwwebtax.com/general/independent_contractor.htm
These factors should be used in determination. The laws - the employee vs. independent contractor issues - are extremely complex and you should obtain the help of a local tax attorney. It is also possible to use a federal "safe harbor" rule which can exempt certain workers from the common law factors listed above. To be exempt from these factors, you should establish that you:
If you disagree whether you are an employee or an independent contractor, Form SS-8, Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding can be filed with the IRS.
The form may be filed by either the business or the worker. The IRS will review the facts and circumstances and officially determine the worker's status.
Be aware that it can take at least six months to get a determination.
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I have a company (called A-company) bought a truck, want haul and deliver load for C-company. And I hire Mark, a commercial truck driver, and then I lease the truck and driver (Mark) to the C-company.to haul and deliver load for C-company.
I prefer Mark (the commercial driver) to be an independent contract driver rather than as one of my company driver.
If you still want to get ITIN from the IRS - here is the information from the IRS - http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96287,00.html
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS.
See more information here - http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/international/article/0,,id=96696,00.html