Independent contractor classifications are handled by both Accounts Payable and Payroll Services. Any individual that was paid through the Payroll will not be allowed to be paid as an independent contractor.
Before tax-exempt organizations, such as the university, can determine how to treat payments for services rendered, the university must first know the business relationship that exists between the organization and the person performing the services. In determining whether the person providing the service is a common law employee or an independent contractor, all information that provides evidence of the degree of control and independence must be considered.
The university can be held liable for employment taxes, plus interest and penalties, if a worker is incorrectly classified as an independent contractor.
All UF departments.