Q&A

Are the owners of a business considered employees?

Are the owners of a business considered employees?

In a corporation or when you take an S corp election with the IRS, the owner needs to be designated as an employee. But in other types of business structures, the owner need not be. The owner (s) may simply take profit distributions from the business. In fact, most small businesses are set up this way.

Who are the owners of a small business?

Small business owners are those individuals who create or build-off an idea for a profitable business. The small business owners will then act on this idea and make it tangible through the set-up of an organization or company.

Why are S corporations not considered self employed?

Owners of S corporations are not self-employed, because they don’t pay self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare tax) on their distributions from the business. 2  Many business owners believe they take money from their business as a “paycheck” or “salary.”

How to succeed as an independent business owner?

To succeed as an independent business owner, you have to set your own goals, deadlines and schedules. Some people thrive when they answer only to themselves. Others find self-discipline too difficult; without a manager to crack the whip, they can’t keep their nose to the grindstone.

How to do business in the city of Bend?

Access the committee roster and meeting materials here. If you have any questions about doing business in Bend, contact Ben Hemson, Business Advocate at (541) 388-5529 or [email protected]. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How to register a business in Bend Oregon?

The City of Bend requires that all businesses located in the City or doing business within City limits hold a valid Business Registration. This $50 fee is renewed annually; businesses can apply or renew online at bendoregon.gov/businessregistration.

Who are the members of the Bend City Council?

When it comes to city policy, the business community has a direct line to the City Council via the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB). The Council chartered 13-member board consists of nine representatives from Bend’s major industry and 4 staff members from the city’s primary economic development partners.

How to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor?

If, after reviewing the three categories of evidence, it is still unclear whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, Form SS-8, Determination of Worker Status for Purposes of Federal Employment Taxes and Income Tax Withholding PDF can be filed with the IRS. The form may be filed by either the business or the worker.