The IRS spends considerable time and effort trying to distinguish whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor. Why? What standards does the IRS use to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor? If self-employment tax and social security tax/medicare tax are equal in amounts, why does the IRS care whether a person is an employee or independent contractor? Please answer all questions.

The IRS spends considerable time and effort trying to distinguish whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor. Why? What standards does the IRS use to determine whether a person is an employee or independent contractor? If self-employment tax and social security tax/medicare tax are equal in amounts, why does the IRS care whether a person is an employee or independent contractor? Please answer all questions.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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