Independent Contractor Offer Letter

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An independent contractor offer letter is used by a company to extend a job offer to a professional working as a 1099 independent contractor. The document will state details about the project, the start date, and how much the independent contractor will be paid. In many cases, the letter will set a deadline for the contractor to accept the offer.

Independent Contractor Offer Letter

An independent contractor offer letter is used by a company to extend a job offer to a professional working as a 1099 independent contractor. The document will state details about the project, the start date, and how much the independent contractor will be paid. In many cases, the letter will set a deadline for the contractor to accept the offer.

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Last updated March 22nd, 2024

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An independent contractor offer letter is used by a company to extend a job offer to a professional working as a 1099 independent contractor. The document will state details about the project, the start date, and how much the independent contractor will be paid. In many cases, the letter will set a deadline for the contractor to accept the offer.

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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OFFER LETTER

[CLIENT NAME AND TITLE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[COMPANY ADDRESS		 [INSERT LOGO]

Date: [DATE]

RE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OFFER

Dear [CANDIDATE NAME],

We are pleased to extend an invitation to work for us as an independent contractor under the following terms and conditions:

  1. Title: [POSITION]
  2. Job Description: [JOB DESCRIPTION]
  3. Start Date: [START DATE] End Date: [END DATE]
  4. Pay: $[AMOUNT] per ☐hour ☐project ☐other: [METHOD]
  5. Location: [ADDRESS]
  6. Other: [OTHER TERMS]

If the above terms and conditions are acceptable, please send your acceptance no later than [DATE]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

_________________________
[SENDER NAME]
[SENDER TITLE]

What to Include

An independent contractor offer letter will generally contain the following information:

  • Formal offer. The first thing the letter should do is state that the sender is offering to hire the independent contractor for the position.
  • Job description. Basic details about what duties the contractor will be expected to carry out should be detailed in the letter.
  • Duration. It is important to state when the contractor will begin their work and if known, when the work will end.
  • Compensation. How much the independent contractor will be paid should be shown in the letter.

After the Contractor Accepts

When the independent contractor accepts the job offer, the hiring party will want to have the following documents prepared:

  • Independent Contractor Agreement – Determines the conditions under which a contractor and client will work together.
  • Form W9 – Used by the hiring party to verify information about the contractor, such as their Tax Information Number (TIN), name, and address.
  • Form 1099-NEC – If the independent contractor will be paid $600 or more, this document must be completed and filed with the IRS.

Tax Implications. It’s important to note that independent contractors are responsible for paying their own income and self-employment taxes.