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Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding

Rev. December 2023

This form, SS-8, is used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor based on the facts and circumstances of their working relationship. The form asks questions about various aspects of the relationship such as: nature of the work, who controls how it's done, payment terms, duration of the relationship, and advertising. If the worker provided services directly to customers or is a salesperson, additional questions related to customer contact, sales territory, product distribution, and insurance sales apply.

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  • What is the purpose of Form SS-8?

    Form SS-8 is used to request a determination of whether an individual is considered an employee or independent contractor for employment tax purposes. This form helps determine which party is responsible for paying employment taxes, such as Social Security and Medicare taxes, on the income paid to the worker.

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