If you had the option of hiring the following tax preparer:
Not EA or CPA rated, but smart, experienced, careful, great with emails, and good with clients.
Works 100% from home, but available by phone.
Does not require health benefits
Part time, 20 hours per week.
Capable of completing about 200 tax returns for a $350 average - including delivery, signature, billing, etc.
Exclusivity and no compete agreement
What would you pay this person? Would you pay straight commission? Combination of commission and hourly? How much?
Also, is there any argument for independent contractor here (I don't think so, but can't hurt to ask opinions)?