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Law Pertaining to Independent Contractor (Effective July 1, 2001)

Information Bulletin #86
Form WCE-1 Worker's Compensation Clearance Certificate Application

I am a Contractor and want to do business in Indiana. What do I need to be aware of?

What do you mean by "Contractor"? Refer to Information Bulletin #60 for the definition of "Contractor".

Responsibility of Independent Contractors For Paying Estimated Tax and Withholding Income Tax - Information Bulletin #86

If you are a Resident Contractor, review the following information:

Withholding:
Departmental Notice # 1
Departmental Notice # 5

City/Local:
Information Bulletin #32

If you are a Non-Resident Contractor, review the following information:

Income Tax:
Corporate: Information Bulletin #12
Employee Withholding: Information Bulletin #33
Sales Tax: Information Bulletin #60

How do I register for Sales and Withholding Taxes in Indiana? You can register to withhold by completing a Business Tax Application.

Additional information on Withholding Tax.

Additional Information on Sales Tax

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