Tulane University Independent Contractor Status

Guest speakers, guest lecturers and guest artists for a one time engagement are not required to be approved by the General Counsel as independent contractors.

Independent contractor status is determined by IRS guidelines.  FOR IRS GUIDELINES TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS, please review IRS Publication 1779 revised 8-2008.  IRS 1779

The Request for Information must be completed and signed by the contractor/consultant.  The department wishing to contract with that individual can fax the completed form to the Office of the General Counsel at 865-5784 for approval.  An individual must be approved as an independent contractor BEFORE providing services to the University.  

A BUSINESS ENTITY USING A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FORM.



Common Law Factors of Worker Status


Request for Information