Does a Newspaper carrier file as self employed?

It depends on the specific arrangement between the newspaper carrier and the newspaper company. In general, a newspaper carrier who is paid on a per-delivery basis and is not provided with benefits such as health insurance or a regular salary is considered to be self-employed. However, if the newspaper carrier is paid a regular salary and is provided with benefits, they may be considered an employee.

The following factors are typically considered when determining whether a newspaper carrier is self-employed:

* Control over work hours: Self-employed newspaper carriers typically have more control over their work hours than employees. They may be able to choose their own routes and delivery times, and they may not be required to work a set number of hours each week.

* Payment: Self-employed newspaper carriers are typically paid on a per-delivery basis, rather than a regular salary. This means that their income can vary from week to week, depending on the number of deliveries they make.

* Benefits: Self-employed newspaper carriers are not typically provided with benefits such as health insurance or paid time off. They must purchase their own health insurance and pay for their own taxes.

If you are a newspaper carrier, it is important to understand your tax obligations. You may need to file a Schedule C with your federal income tax return to report your self-employed income. You may also need to pay estimated taxes throughout the year to avoid owing a large amount of taxes at the end of the year.