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The bill has passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but the effective date remains unknown based on the provided metadata.
HB1464: Commission to Review Worker Status on Tax Forms
This bill creates a new commission within the Department of Labor to check if employers correctly classify workers as employees or independent contractors when filing tax forms.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes a commission under the Department of Labor.
- Requires the commission to review and validate employment status on 1099 tax returns filed by employers for their workers.
- Provides available remedies for employees affected by invalid filings.
Who It Names or Affects
- Employers who file tax returns for their workforce.
- Workers whose employment status is listed on these forms.
- The Department of Labor and the new commission.
Terms To Know
- 1099 Tax Return
- A tax form used to report income paid to workers who are not classified as regular employees, such as independent contractors.
- Employment Status
- The legal classification of a worker as either an employee or an independent contractor.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify the exact date this law will take effect.
- Details on how the commission is funded are not included in the provided summary.
- Specific penalties for employers who file invalid returns are not detailed in the source material.