Personal services include, but are not limited to:
- Payments made to nonresident consultants
- Public speakers
- Entertainers
- Individual athletes
- Performers
Questions regarding qualification of someone as an independent contractor versus an employee should be discussed with Payroll at 402.554.2325.
Invoicing Form
The Visiting Personnel Nonresident Alien Independent Contractor Miscellaneous Expense Voucher is available to providers of personal services to facilitate the invoice payment process. The form is available in the SAPPHIRE Resources Business Forms section.
State Law
State law requires that payments to non-resident (out-of-state) individuals rendering personal services in the State of Nebraska be subject to Nebraska income tax withholding even though the individuals are not university employees.
Ownership/Control
Payments for personal services made to a partnership or corporation which is controlled by an individual or individuals performing the service will also require withholding since the payment is deemed to be made directly to the individual(s) involved.
Control is defined as having greater than 80% ownership of the partnership or corporation by the individuals performing the service within the State.
Nebraska Income Tax Withholding
Withholding is required whenever a payment or payments to the same individual, partnership, or corporation is in excess of $600. If total payments are less than $28,000, withholding is 4.00% of the payment. If total payments are $28,000 or more, withholding is 6.00% of the payment.