Independent-contractor rules get friendlier

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The 1996 Small Business Job Protection Act makes it more difficult for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to disprove a business's classification of a worker as an independent contractor. However, tax experts predict the IRS will continue to scrutinize the practice of hiring independent contractors.

Laws, regulations and rules, Human resource management, Small business, Independent contractors, Payroll tax, United States. Internal Revenue Service

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Health coverage overseas

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Travel Insurance Services and Intl SOS Assistance are two companies that package and distribute medical travel insurance to insurance agents in the US. Typically, these policies cost a few dollars a day, and deductibles are anywhere from $25 to $100.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Usage, Services, Insurance industry, Health insurance, Travel insurance, Travel Insurance Services (Walnut Creek, California)

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Tips for nailing down the right contractor

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Homeowners planning a remodeling project should choose a well-established contractor and have a written contract. A down payment of 10% to 30% is a fair amount.

Evaluation, Economic aspects, Dwellings, Remodeling and renovation, Home remodeling, Contractors, Home ownership

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