Seasonal Workers in North Carolina are Not Automatically Contractors
Many small businesses need extra hands between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. When a job lasts six weeks, it is tempting to treat the worker as an independent contractor. You pay a flat amount, you skip payroll, and you send a 1099 in January. It feels simpler. In most cases, it is also wrong.
Turning Your Hobby into a Profitable North Carolina Seasonal Business: A Legal & Tax Overview
Every September this blog returns to one of the most common questions North Carolina entrepreneurs ask: I am making money from my hobby. When does it become a real business, and what do I need to do about it?
Whether you are selling handmade goods at craft fairs, offering holiday decorating services, or running a side venture that is quietly outgrowing the word 'side,' the answer matters for both legal and tax reasons. Here is the overview.
Post-Tax Season: Document Retention for Small Businesses
: How long should NC businesses keep tax records, contracts, employee files, and other documents? Essential record retention requirements for North Carolina business owners.
