Myra's Classification of Those Who Work for Her as Independent

question 106

Essay

Myra's classification of those who work for her as independent contractors is being questioned by the IRS. It is the position of the IRS that these workers are really employees. What type of factors can Myra utilize to justify her classification?

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income left over after dividends are paid out to shareholders, reinvested into the company's operations.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the books for the next period.

Total Revenues

The total amount of income generated by a business from its normal business operations, including sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process during the accounting cycle that summarizes the results of operations—revenues and expenses—before transferring the net income or loss to the owner's equity.