Send an SSA-7160-F4 to both the employer and employee. When both forms have been returned,
review the instructions in RS 02101.800 to determine if an employer/employee relationship existed. This POMS section also
includes suggestions for documentation to assist you in making a formal employer/employee
relationship determination, if the forms are inconclusive or contradictory, additional
guidance is available in RS 02101.865 to assist in resolving any discrepancies between the forms.