5. Employee vs. Independent Contractor
(IRS Publication 15)
Independent Contractor
Doctors, lawyers, accountants, other professionals who are in an
independent trade or profession are generally considered independent
contractors
Subject to self-employment tax
Completes a W-9 form and receives a 1099
6. Employee vs. Independent Contractor
(IRS Publication 15)
Employee
You are not an independent contractor if you perform services that can be controlled
by an employer (what will be done, how, when, where it will be done)
Employer has the legal right to control the details of services performed
Completes W-4 forms and receives a W-2
7. Three Categories
Provide Evidence
of the Degree of
Control and
Independence
BEHAVIORAL
Does the company control or have the right to control
what the worker does and how the job is done?
FINANCIAL
Are the business aspects of the workers job
controlled by the payer (i.e. how the worker is paid,
are expenses reimbursed, who provides
tools/supplies etc.)?
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
(IRS Publication 15)
TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP
Are there written contracts or employee type benefits
(i.e. pension, insurance, PTO, etc.) and will the
relationship continue?
8. Not Sure?
File Form SS-8 Determination of Worker Status
May take up to 6 months to get a determination
10. Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
Federal Payroll Taxes
Paid electronically through EFTPS monthly or bi-weekly
Can pay in cash at the IRS office in Detroit (must make appointment)
Must file quarterly Form 941 tax return
Must file annual Form 940 tax return
US Internal Revenue Service
in Detroit
500 Woodward Ave
Hours: M-F, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
11. Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
State Payroll Taxes
Paid electronically through MTO (due on or before the 20th of each month)
Can pay in cash at a local SOM Treasury office (recommend to call for an
appointment)
Must file a monthly SUW tax return
Must file an annual SUW tax return
Must file and pay quarterly unemployment (SUTA) tax return through MIWAM
12. Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
Local Payroll Taxes
24 Michigan cities levy income tax
13. Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
1% on residents and .5% on non-residents
Albion
Battle Creek
Benton Harbor
Big Rapids
East Lansing
Flint
Grayling
Hamtramck
Hudson
Ionia
Jackson
Lansing
Lapeer
Muskegon
Muskegon Heights
Pontiac
Port Huron
Portland
Springfield
Walker
14. Local Payroll
Taxes
DETROIT
2.4% residents; 1.2% nonresidents
GRAND RAPIDS
1.5% residents; .75% nonresidents
Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
HIGHLAND PARK
2% residents; 1% nonresidents
SAGINAW
1.5% residents; .75% nonresidents
15. Payroll Taxes – Federal, State, and Local
Local Payroll Taxes
Must file and pay monthly payroll tax return by either the 15th or EOM
Must file an annual reconciliation report by Jan 31 or Feb 28
17. Income and Sales Tax Compliance
Sales Tax Compliance
6% sales tax must be collected and paid monthly
Paid electronically through MTO (due on or before the 20th of each month)
Can pay in cash at a local SOM Treasury office (recommend to call for an
appointment)
Must file a monthly SUW tax return
Must file an annual SUW tax return
Adult Use imposes a 10% “marijuana” excise tax to be paid quarterly (30 days after
quarter end)
18. Income and Sales Tax Compliance
Income Tax Compliance
C Corp
Pays income tax at the entity level
Corporate Tax Rates: 21% Federal, 6% State, 1-2% Local
Quarterly estimated tax payments required based on tax liability
State and local income tax do not follow 280E
19. Income and Sales Tax Compliance
Income Tax Compliance
LLC/S Corp
Income tax flows through to the individual owners via K-1
Quarterly estimated tax payments required based on tax liability
20. Income and Sales Tax Compliance
Income Tax Compliance
Sole Proprietor
Income and expenses reported directly on Schedule C of 1040
Quarterly estimated tax payments required based on tax liability
22. Apportionment &Considerations When Operating inMorethan One
City
Apportionment is the determination of the proportional sales
attributable to each municipality over total sales
Apportionment of income, expenses, assets and liabilities
Tax rates vary between cities as noted earlier
23. Apportionment &Considerations When Operating inMorethan One
City
May be required to offer health benefits under the Affordable Care Act
50 or more FTE employees
1095 Forms are issued to employees
Penalties can be substantial for non-compliance
25. What is the Cost of Goods
Sold (COGS)?
280E Considerations
26. 280E Considerations: What is the Cost of Goods Sold
(COGS)?
Cost of goods sold is the accumulated total of all costs used to create a
product or service, which has been sold
These costs fall into the general sub-categories of direct labor, materials, and
overhead.
Cost of Goods Sold is also referred to as Cost of Sales or Cost of Services.
The cost of services is considered to be the labor, payroll taxes, supplies, materials,
equipment, shipping and other direct costs related to the service
27. Latest Court
Case –
Harborside
Health Center
vs. IRS
26 U.S. Code § 162(a) allows a deduction for all the
ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred
during the taxable year in carrying on any trade or
business.
280E prohibits businesses whose activities “consist
of” trafficking in controlled substances that are
prohibited by federal or state law to take deductions
under § 162(a)
280E Considerations
28. 280E Considerations: What is the Cost of Goods Sold
(COGS)?
Separate legal business from marijuana business
Provisioning Centers are impacted the greatest by 280E
Testing Facilities, Growers, Processors and Transporters are less affected by 280E
30. State of MichiganAnnual Financial Review Requirement
Review or an Agree Upon Procedure of financial statements and other financial
documents due 30 days after the fiscal year end of September 30.
No official guidance from the State yet
State is looking to ensure financial compliance from owners and operators
No back door deals
No payments to non-owners
No off-record income and payments