How can I find out if the IRS has a law suit against MPRI?

Question

MPRI considers its overseas employees as private contractors for tax purposes but the IRS says they are definately employees and MPRI must with hold taxes. Rumor is the IRS has a pending law suit against MPRI.

Answer 1

If there is a lawsuit, you might be able to search on Westlaw or Lexis. They charge several dollars a minute to nonsubscribers. Alternatively, if you work for MPRI, you might want to file a form SS-8 and have the IRS tell you whether you are an independent contractor or employee. Tough for you employer to tell you differently if they have already ruled.