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.

Which of the following statements about the Commissioner’s powers is most correct?   a. The Commissioner cannot request a taxpayer to provide information in writing.   b. The Commissioner can remove documents from a taxpayer’s premises.   c. The Commissioner is entitled to access a taxpayer’s premises at any reasonable time without notice.   d. The Commissioner needs to obtain a search warrant in order to enter a taxpayer’s premises.

Question 13: Which of the following is a true statement regarding the W-2 Form? Answer: А. Employers must submit the W-2 Form regardless of the amount of compensation paid to employees. Sending a copy of the W-2 Form to the employee is optional. C. The control number on the W-2 Form must be completed by the employer. D. The W-2 Form includes both federal and state tax information. B.

The IRS does not have the authority to: a.Summon taxpayers to make them appear before the IRS. b.Summon third parties for taxpayer records. c.Examine a taxpayer's books and records. d.Place a lien on taxpayer property. e.The IRS has the authority to do all these.