Independent Contractor? Any Thoughts?

[emerlin]

As an I/C, he has to pay self employment taxes of about 15.5%, worker's comp, travel expenses, etc.

I'm curious as to why an IC would have to pay workman's comp. I never had to before. I suppose if I had employees I'd have to carry it, but it's just me.

[emerlin]

I am responsible for fuel, but receive a generous fsc. The last trip I did it was 34cpm.

Your fuel surcharge was 34 CPM? And that was in addition to the .50 (give or take a bit) per mile delivery pay?

[WildBob]

As an I/C, he has to pay self employment taxes of about 15.5%, worker's comp, travel expenses, etc.

I'm curious as to why an IC would have to pay workman's comp. I never had to before. I suppose if I had employees I'd have to carry it, but it's just me.

Workmans' Comp requirements vary from state to state. In Georgia, it's not required until you hit 4 employees.

[WildBob]

I am responsible for fuel, but receive a generous fsc. The last trip I did it was 34cpm.

Your fuel surcharge was 34 CPM? And that was in addition to the .50 (give or take a bit) per mile delivery pay?

Yes