An Independent Contractor Is Distinguishable from an Employee Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

An independent contractor is distinguishable from an employee because

• A) an independent contractor supplies his or her own tools.
• B) an employer does not deduct social security taxes for an independent contractor.
• C) an employer does not control how an independent contractor performs work.
• D) All of these choices.

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Common Stock

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