How To Write A Technical Report

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Computer Science at Illinois State or Northern Illinois?

The past couple days I have been trying to make a decision about what college I want to go to next year for Computer Science. I'm not sure which one to go to though. Illinois State's campus was nice, Northern's was so-so. I have not heard anything about ISU's computer science program. Northern's comp sci program has some reputation. I was put on the wait list for U of I, but even if I do get in I don't think I could handle the workload. Also, how often do you think I will be giving oral presentations in this major? I absolutely despise public speaking and yes I know you have to take a speech course. On ISU's website it specifically says "Demonstrate a proficiency in making oral presentations and writing technical reports." On Northern Illinois' website it does not say anything about speaking. Just the fact that it is on ISU's website is making me consider NIU.

You'll need to talk publicly anyway. Any college is gonna have a difficult workload so if you could get into U of I go there. But if you don't go to NIU. It is a better school.

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How To Write A Technical Report

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What IRS Form (If Any) Needs to be filled out by Independant contractors I hire?

I am running a small business and I want to hire an independant contractor to do some technical writing for the website. Are there any IRS forms that I need to have to contractor fill out prior to beginning work on my website? The work will be continuous for approximately 1 year.

Also, how do I report to the IRS that I paid this contractor and when do I send that form in?

Thanks for the help!
The work will be done off-site, not have regulated hours, and will likely be about 10-20 hours a month.

At the end of the year, if you paid him/her $600 or more, then you need to fill out and give him/her and the IRS a 1099-MISC form. These are not too difficult to fill out, and you need not concern yourself with withholdings or FUTA or anything of the sort since they are a contractor and not an employee. On the 1099-MISC form, you need to fill in their SSN or EIN (whichever they wish to provide). Anytime you need an identification number to file a form with the IRS, you also need them to fill out and submit to you a completed W-9. You really don't NEED the W-9 before they start working for you, but I'd get them to fill it out ASAP. Remember, if you pay them less than $600, then you don't need to send a 1099-MISC nor get a W-9. Just because you pay them less than $600 doesn't mean they don't have to claim the income, nor does it mean you can't write off the expense. It just means you don't need the W-9 / 1099-MISC forms filled out.

Larry Williams - technical analysis


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