If you would like to hire a worker as an independent contractor (and file a 1099 for them) without the worry of the IRS coming after you because of the worker's failure to complete their own tax withholdings, then having an executed Independent Contractor's Agreement is a must. Additionally, if vicarious liability (being sued because of a worker's negligent actions) is of a concern, again an executed Independent Contractor's Agreement is a necessary layer of protection. The cost for an independent contractor's agreement is only $179.00 at the time of incorporating.