States Target Carriers on Driver Classification

Posted by on Oct 18, 2010 in Contracts, Regulations, Taxes, Transportation Reclassification is a nationwide effort by the federal government and states to challenge the treatment of workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Even President Obama has called attention to this “problem” by stating that the federal government is losing vast sums because of misclassification. By treating workers as contractors rather than employees, businesses...
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Washington Business and Occupation Taxes

Posted by on Aug 20, 2010 in Q & A, Taxes, Transportation Q:  My Oregon based motor carrier business received a notice from the State of Washington Department of Revenue saying that my business “may now have tax reporting responsibilities in Washington State” because of a new law expanding collection of  its Business and Occupation tax.  We do occasionally enter Washington to pick up and deliver freight, but have no terminal in...
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