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  • 1.  Locums as PRN W2 or Independent Contractor 1099 workers

    Posted 05-30-2019 15:14

    Have any groups found a solid justification for classifying locums radiologists working occasional shifts as Independent Contractors (issued a Form 1099) versus PRN employees with a W2 and all related tax issues/withholdings?  Regulations seem to be pretty clear that treating them as a W2 employee is the required option but just checking to find out if we are missing anything.  And I am not referring to locums through an agency....these would be locums working directly for the practice.  Thanks.

     

    Patrick J. Waring, MBA, MHSA, FACHE

    Chief Executive Officer

    Association of Alexandria Radiologists, PC

    8001 Forbes Place Suite 103

    Springfield, VA 22151

    P: 703.824.3214  F: 703.321.3300

    pwaring@alexandriaradiology.com

    www.alexandriaradiology.com

     

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  • 2.  RE: Locums as PRN W2 or Independent Contractor 1099 workers

    Posted 05-30-2019 15:27
    Hi Patrick

    I think the key questions would be whether they are providing services to others, paying their own expenses (malpractice, license, etc.), setting their own schedule, etc.  If you could answer yes to all of those questions, I think it would be worth checking further with an expert in employment law if independent contractor is your preferred route.

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    David Smith FACMPE
    Executive Director
    United Imaging Consultants
    Mission KS
    (785) 393-8387
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  • 3.  RE: Locums as PRN W2 or Independent Contractor 1099 workers

    Posted 05-31-2019 00:16
    Unless they were working periodically and or for a limited time period, typically would be as W-2 employees.  

    Stan