A Worker May Prefer to Be Classified as an Employee

question 127

Multiple Choice

A worker may prefer to be classified as an employee (rather than an independent contractor) for which of the following reasons:

• A)To claim unreimbursed work-related expenses as a deduction for AGI.
• B)To avoid the self-employment tax.
• C)To avoid the cutback adjustment on unreimbursed business entertainment expenses.
• D)To avoid the 2%-of-AGI floor on unreimbursed work-related expenses.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Earnings At Risk

The potential amount of earnings that could be lost due to changes in market conditions, operational factors, or other risks.

Work Force

The pool of individuals either employed or available for employment in a specific area, industry, or economy.

Performance-Based Pay

A compensation system where an employee's pay is directly related to their performance or productivity, often used to motivate and reward high performance.

Employee Productivity

A measure of how efficiently workers complete tasks and contribute to the goals of an organization, often gauged by output per time period.