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Definition of Telecommute

I see this question a lot," What is telecommuting and how can it help me work from home?" Jill Hart from CWAHM.com explains in here article What is a Telecommuting Job , her definition of telecommute.

What is a Telecommuting Job?

I talk a lot on CWAHM.com about telecommuting jobs, how to find a telecommuting job, etc. So, I thought it might be time to explain exactly what a telecommuting job is, what the terms means and how it differs from Home Business.

A telecommute job is simply a job that you do from home. Most likely, a telecommuter is an independent contractor (files a 1099 tax form) and performs a specific job function from home. Some telecommuters are medical billers, typists, or even recruiters/headhunters.

The term "telecommuter" was coined because these home workers do not commute by car or bus, but by modem or, before cable modems and DSL lines, by their telephone lines. Therefore, they are "tele" commuters.

This term does not usually apply to Home Business owners. Telecommuters do not own a business, they simply work for a company-from home. If you are able to find a telecommuting job with a major company, you may even be considered a telecommuting "employee" in which case the company will withhold your taxes for you.

So, when you see the term "telecommuting job", you will know that this company wants an employee or independent contractor to perform a specific job function from home.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jill Hart is the author of the e-book, 2 Weeks Devotional Journey for Christian Work at Home Moms, and the founder and editor of Christian Work at Home Moms CWAHM.Com. This site is dedicated to providing work at home moms with opportunities to promote their businesses while at the same time providing them spiritual encouragement and articles. E mail Jill at jill@cwahm.com for additional information or stop by her site at http://www.cwahm.com

This article is free to reprint if the Author's Bio remains in tact. For additional articles, please contact Jill Hart.

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