Summary of IRS Worker Classification Guide
Commercial Production & Professional
Video Communications Industries

(Use of these guidelines will not avoid a classification audit.
Consult your CPA or Tax Attorney for further assistance.)


The IRS has determined that different job functions require different levels
of proof via significant factors.  They've divided the job functions into
three categories.  Persons in each category need to satisfy the
significant factors listed before they can be considered subcontractors.
If they fail to satisfy those requirements they must be considered an
employee.

  • Category One:
    º  Business Presence
    º  Risk of Loss
     

  • Category Two:
    º  All above factors AND:
    º  Degree of Control Over Worker Activities Not Involved
       with the "Shoot"
     

  • Category Three:
    º  All above factors AND:
    º  Instructions At The Job Site

CLICK HERE to see a Classification Table of common communication occupations

CLICK HERE to see a Classification Chart of common factors