Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Hiring individual versus businesses

[roger cunningham (nengaku1]

For accountability we require either a SS# or an Employer Identification
Number (EIN) so we can keep track and provide the 1099 to the IRS and
contractor at the end of the year. We don’t do “off the books” which would
leave us open to all kinds of liability issues.
Roger

On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM Kristina B. <kristinabridget [at] hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I'm part of a cohousing community in Oregon. Just wondering if anyone has
> come up with out of the box solutions for hiring individuals (versus
> licensed businesses) for various community tasks, as needed? Or if you have
> clarity about what the risks are in doing this? I know about the ideas of
> trade and barter, but wondering about, for example, hiring a local
> small-scale gardener or a cleaner or neighborhood or community childcare
> help.
>
> The problems seem to come down to liability if accidents happen, is that
> right? Also, maybe something that is against the law regarding tax status?
> My apologies, I'm not knowledgeable at all in this area. Thanks for
> guidance or referrals/resources/links. Warmly,
>
> Kristina
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