Independent Contractor Withholding

Fresno Chamber Position: OPPOSE

Independent Contractor Withholding is a budget proposal that would require businesses to withhold 3 percent of payments to independent contractors such as builders, painters, real estate agents, attorneys and computer programmers. This proposal, which is similar to legislation vetoed by the Governor last year, will affect all companies, agencies and non-profits that do business with independent contractors by taxing them and killing jobs at a time when the state should be looking for ways to create jobs and ease some of regulations placed on businesses.

Contact Kerri Ginis, the Chamber's Government Affairs Manager for more information at (559) 495-4818 or kginis@fresnochamber.com