This article from the Wall Street Journal notes that the IRS is stepping up its enforcement efforts on how small businesses classify workers.  It's a problem that some employers are not aware of.  Even if you know about the distinction, the legal standards are fuzzy enough that there often is no obvious answer.  And getting it wrong can cost you money --- a lot of it.

If you have any doubt at all, it's best to get help.

(H/T Accountant Gail Rosen of Martinsville, NJ)