Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax code that governs tax implications and classifications of workers and businesses

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for worker classification, wages, and employment relationships

Social Security Act: Federal legislation governing social security benefits and related tax obligations for different worker classifications

IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: IRS-specific guidelines including the 20-factor test for determining worker classification status

State Labor Codes: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships and worker classifications

State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax rules and requirements for businesses with no employees

State Notary Requirements: State-specific rules governing the proper execution and notarization of affidavits

Affidavit Formatting Rules: Legal requirements for proper formatting and content of affidavits under state law

Perjury Laws: State and federal laws governing false statements under oath, including penalties and consequences

Business Classification Regulations: Rules governing different business structures (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation) and their employment obligations

Self-Employment Regulations: Federal and state rules governing self-employed individuals and their compliance requirements

Worker Classification Standards: Legal standards and tests for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors