Anthony wrote:
That's what I was thinking. Classifying a worker as a contractor who holds substantially the same position as another worker you classify as an employee, is a good way to rack up a hefty bill with the IRS (for employment taxes, penalties, and interest).
See http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html
Non-resident aliens performing duties outside of the United States are not subject to United States tax.
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