Worker Classification Tax Article by Longman & Van Grack Attorney Published in The Practical Tax Lawyer
Recently, The Practical Tax Lawyer published its Fall 2018 Edition which included an article titled “Worker Classification Best Practices and Remedies for Error: Options for Professional Practices” co-authored Longman & Van Grack attorney Robb Longman. The tax-related article specifically addresses IRS and Department of Labor determinations for worker classifications. There exists many different factors to consider to make a determination on worker classification, and this article addresses a number of those factors. Mr. Longman has also regularly provided CLE legal presentations on the subject of worker classification under the IRS, Department of Labor, and state agencies.
Mr. Longman’s article discusses the comparison of the Internal Revenue Service’s and Department of Labor’s classification tests, as well as discuss both section 530 relief and the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program. The article also addresses current state worker classification issues, which are separate and distinct from the worker classification tests of the IRS and Department of Labor.
Produced in cooperation with the ABA Section of Taxation and published by ALI-CLE, The Practical Tax Lawyer offers concise, practice-oriented articles to assist lawyers with all aspects of tax law. The articles are written by practitioners and are reviewed by an expert board of editorial advisors who are members of the ABA Section of Taxation and are appointed by the Section. Published four times yearly, each issue of The Practical Tax Lawyer provides pragmatic, nuts-and-bolts advice on how to solve your clients’ tax problems.
Robb Longman and Longman & Van Grack’s tax attorneys regularly represent clients in many different types business transactions and business agreements in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Our attorneys are also familiar with all of the tax related concerns involved in the issues related to worker classification. Robb Longman, who has been the Chair of the Maryland Bar Association Tax Section and elected to leadership roles in the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, has assisted many clients through tax related issues and concerns. If you would like to contact Robb or one of our other tax attorneys, you can reach us at (301) 291-5027.
