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An individual that is an independent contractor fills the following roles:
- The independent contractor will work with a number of clients.
- The independent contractor's role is to accomplish a final result and it's the independent contractor who will determine the best way to achieve that result. The independent contractor will define what the agreed upon "result" is in a contract with your customer.
- The independent contractor pays his/her own taxes and files the required government forms.
- A city license, business license, and a fictitious name or dba statement will be obtained by the independent contractor. Also, the independent contractor must obtain any necessary permits.
- Social Security taxes are the sole responsibility of the independent contractor.
- The independent contractor must obtain his/her own benefits including workers' compensation, disability, etc. The independent contractor is not entitled to any typical employee benefits from any government agency.
- Independent contractor agreements traditionally provide professional liability coverage.
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