Pivot Tax

10/28/2026

Now let’s put that knowledge to WORK! 💪🏽
🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS! BEFORE YOU HIRE YOUR NEXT PERSON, READ THIS!

We’ve spent the week talking about employees versus independent contractors.
Before you bring somebody into your business, ask yourself:

✅ Who controls how the work gets done?

✅ Who provides the equipment and supplies?

✅ Can this person offer services to other businesses?

✅ Does this person operate an independent business?

✅ Is this an ongoing working relationship?

✅ Is this person performing a key part of my regular business operations?

If you’re unsure about the answers, it’s time to review the relationship BEFORE payroll or tax season catches you off guard.

💡 And here’s something else!

The IRS has Form SS-8, which can be used to request an official determination of a worker’s federal employment tax status.

Because running a business isn’t just about making money.

It’s about PROTECTING the money you’re making! 💯

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Helping business owners understand their numbers, protect their businesses, and build financial legacies!

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10/28/2026

Business owners, come to the front of the class!
🚨 YOU GOT AN LLC, A LOGO, AND A BUSINESS BANK ACCOUNT… BUT ARE YOU READY TO HIRE SOMEBODY?! 👀😂
Your business is growing. The phone ringing, the customers coming, and now you need HELP!

That’s a BLESSING! 👏🏽💰

But before you start handing out job offers, let’s get your business together!

📌 FIRST, HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS:

✅ Determine whether you’re hiring an employee or working with an independent contractor.

✅ Make sure your business has an EIN if one is required.

✅ Set up payroll if you’re hiring employees.

✅ Understand your federal and state employer tax responsibilities.

✅ Get the correct paperwork completed.

🚨 And PLEASE understand this:

Having an LLC does NOT automatically mean you’re set up to run payroll!

Hiring people is a major business move, and we want you making BOSS decisions, not expensive mistakes!

💎 BOSS MOVE OF THE DAY: Build your foundation before you build your team!

📲 Follow Pivot Tax Services all week as we break down the paperwork every business owner needs to understand.

10/27/2026

👀 LET’S PLAY A LITTLE GAME: EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR?

Business owners, let’s see who really understands this!

SCENARIO A:

You own a cleaning company.

You hire someone to clean your clients’ properties.

You train them on your cleaning procedures, control how they perform the work, provide the supplies, and supervise their daily duties.

🤔 Employee or contractor?

SCENARIO B:

You own a salon.

You hire a website designer who operates their own business, sets their project pricing, works with multiple clients, and decides how to complete your website.

🤔 Employee or contractor?

SCENARIO C:

You own a tax preparation business.

You hire an assistant who works under your ongoing supervision, follows your detailed procedures, and handles daily office duties.

🤔 Employee or contractor?

DROP YOUR ANSWERS BELOW! 👇🏽

A, B, and C!

Let’s see who’s been paying attention this week! 😂💰

Remember, these are simplified examples. The IRS evaluates all the facts, and state employment laws may have different rules.

10/27/2026

When you hire an employee to work in the United States, federal law generally requires you to verify their identity and authorization to work.
🚨 YOU CHECKED THEIR RESUME… BUT DID YOU CHECK THEIR WORK AUTHORIZATION?! 👀

Business owners, we got another form to talk about!

And NO, this one is NOT an IRS tax form!

It’s called FORM I-9.
📋 Your employee generally completes Section 1 no later than their first day of employment.

📋 You generally complete Section 2 within three business days after their first day of work.

📋 Employees must be allowed to choose which acceptable documents they present.

📋 You must keep the completed I-9 for the required retention period.

🚨 TAX TRUTH: A W-4 and an I-9 are NOT interchangeable!

One deals with tax withholding.

The other deals with employment eligibility verification.

💎 BOSS MOVE: Get your onboarding paperwork organized before your new employee starts working!

Because building a team means handling more than just the paychecks! 💯

10/26/2026

💸 1099 OR W-2? LET’S TALK ABOUT WHO HANDLES THE TAXES!

Because THIS is where business owners can get themselves into trouble!

👩🏽‍💼 W-2 EMPLOYEE

Generally, your business must:

✅ Withhold federal income taxes as required.
✅ Withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes.
✅ Pay the employer’s share of Social Security and Medicare taxes.
✅ Pay applicable unemployment taxes.
✅ Issue a W-2.

👩🏽‍💻 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Generally:

✅ The contractor handles their own income and self-employment taxes.
✅ Your business doesn’t withhold regular payroll taxes from contractor payments.
✅ Your business may need to issue Form 1099-NEC when reporting requirements are met.

🚨 But here’s the catch!

You cannot avoid employer payroll taxes simply by calling an employee an independent contractor.

And if the IRS determines you’ve misclassified workers, your business could owe money!

SAVE THIS POST! Every business owner needs to understand this before building a team!

10/26/2026

🎃💰 HAPPY NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY, Y'ALL! 🍂

Let's talk about GROWTH for a minute! 👀

Pumpkins don't grow overnight, and guess what? Neither does financial success! 💯

You gotta plant the seeds, put in the work, and give things time to GROW! 🌱💸

And just like farmers prepare for harvest season, you should be preparing for TAX SEASON! 👏🏽

🍂 Keep those receipts organized.
🎃 Stay on top of your business expenses.
💰 Know where your money is going.
🌱 Start planning NOW instead of scrambling later!

Because listen… we're trying to harvest REFUNDS and SMART MONEY MOVES, not financial headaches! 😂💗

🎃 NOW LET'S HAVE A LITTLE FALL FUN!

If your bank account could grow like a giant pumpkin this fall, what would you do FIRST? 👀👇🏽

💸 A. Pay off some debt

🏡 B. Save for a house

✈️ C. Book that vacation

💼 D. Invest in your business

DROP YOUR LETTER BELOW! Let's see who's making MONEY MOVES this season! 💰🍁

💗 Pivot Tax Services — Planting the Seeds for Smarter Financial Decisions! 💛

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10/26/2026

10/24/2026

🚨 YOU CAN’T JUST CALL SOMEBODY A CONTRACTOR BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANNA DO PAYROLL! 😂

I said what I said!

Business owners, let’s talk about the RELATIONSHIP!

The IRS considers things like:

📌 Is the working relationship expected to continue indefinitely?

📌 Are employee-type benefits being provided?

📌 Is the work a key part of your regular business operations?

📌 What do both parties understand about the relationship?

Now here’s where some folks get confused!

You can have a signed independent contractor agreement, but if the ACTUAL working relationship looks like employment, that paperwork won’t automatically protect you.

And just because somebody works part-time doesn’t mean they’re a contractor either!

💡 PIVOT TAX TIP: The label on the paperwork matters less than the facts of the relationship.

Build your business on a solid foundation, not shortcuts!

10/23/2026

Business owners, here’s another way the IRS looks at your workers!

It’s called FINANCIAL CONTROL.

Let’s break it down!

💰 WHO’S REALLY RUNNING THE MONEY SIDE OF THIS JOB?
Imagine hiring somebody to complete a project for your business.

They:
✅ Advertise their services to other customers.
✅ Invest in their own equipment.
✅ Negotiate their pricing.
✅ Have an opportunity to make a profit or take a loss.

Those are signs that may support independent contractor status!

NOW FLIP IT! 👀

If your business provides everything, controls the worker’s compensation, and the worker has little financial independence, that may point toward an employee relationship.

But listen closely!

🚨 Just because somebody brings their own laptop, tools, or supplies does NOT automatically make them a contractor!

The IRS looks at the FULL picture.

BUSINESS OWNERS: Stop guessing and start understanding how your business operates!

10/23/2026

🔥 **GET IN THE ROOM WHERE GROWTH IS HAPPENING!** 💯

Book that summit! Invest in your education! Surround yourself with people who are already moving in the direction you're trying to GO! 💰👏🏽

**Because sometimes your NEXT LEVEL starts with getting in the RIGHT ROOM!** 👑

✨ **ALIGNMENT IS SUCCESS! PROXIMITY IS POWER!** 💪🏽