Is a company required to withhold Ohio income tax from payments made to an independent contractor?

No, a company is not required to withhold Ohio income tax from payments made to an independent contractor. Withholding is only required on employee compensation. 8. For Ohio income tax purposes, how does Ohio define an “employee?” Ohio law conforms to the provisions of federal law regarding whether an employer-employee relationship exists between parties. Using the common law rules, every individual who performs services subject to either the control and/or will of an employer, both as to what shall be done and how it shall be done, is an employee. The employee may have discretion or freedom of action in performing their duties but the employer has legal right to direct or control either the method and/or the means by which the services are provided.  more

No, a company is not required to withhold Ohio income tax from payments made to an independent contractor. Withholding is only required on employee compensation. Return to Top 8. For Ohio income tax purposes, how does Ohio define an “employee?” Ohio law conforms to the provisions of federal law regarding whether an employer-employee relationship exists between parties. Using the common law rules, every individual who performs services subject to either the control and/or will of an employer, both as to what shall be done and how it shall be done, is an employee. The employee may have discretion or freedom of action in performing their duties but the employer has legal right to direct or control either the method and/or the means by which the services are provided.  more