Not too many advantages being a contractor nowadays really, yes you can deduct some expenses but all in all you are worse off having no real job security and other disadvantages that come with it. Unclear social security and tax status is one thing. The contractor v company relationship is also highly regulated via the contract, i hear the only way they do business. So instead we better use "contractor" instead, it is far more appropriate.
Last edited by Zipster; 7th Jan 2013 at 15:26.