Updated February 15, 2022
A Montana independent contractor agreement is a contract that a client will draft when hiring an individual or a business to provide a service. Having a written agreement assures both parties that the other individual will hold up their end of the bargain. In addition to listing the services to be rendered by the contractor, the date by which the project must be completed, and the agreed schedule of payment, the client may include more terms and conditions to protect themselves from certain liabilities. For instance, they may include clauses that prohibit the contractor from requesting compensation for medical or work-related expenses. Because of the independent contractor’s status, it is their obligation to declare and pay the taxes on their income.