34.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 08/22/2017
- Title:
- Consider engagement of the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to IRS Worker Reclassificati
- Submitted By:
- Prejean Henry, County Attorney
- Department:
- County Attorney
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding the engagement of the law firm of McGinnis, Lochridge and Kilgore, L.L.P. to represent Williamson County in relation to IRS Worker Reclassification Tax Court Representation; and exemption of these services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code § 262.024(a)(4).
Background
This item is for purposes of engaging Roberet E. Reetz, Jr. and the law firm of McGinnis Lochridge to represent Williamson County in its appeal and challenge of the IRS' reclassification of certain worker positions from independent contractor status to employee status. The County has previously appealed the IRS' reclassification of visiting judges, visiting court reporters and the jai doctor from independent contractor status to employee status and has appealed the proposed adjustments to employer taxes assessed to Williamson County.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
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Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Wendy Coco | 08/17/2017 04:36 PM |
- Form Started By:
- hprejean
- Started On:
- 08/17/2017 11:40 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/17/2017