Which of the Following Statements Regarding Employee Versus Independent Contractor

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding employee versus independent contractor status is false?

• A) The determination as to whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is based on a subjective set of guidelines.
• B) An employer has a financial incentive to classify a worker as an independent contractor instead of an employee.
• C) The IRS has a higher probability of collecting income and payroll taxes from an independent contractor than from an employee.
• D) If the IRS reclassifies a worker from independent contractor to employee, the employer can become liable for the employee's share of unpaid payroll taxes.

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Definitions:

Purchase Returns

Goods returned to the supplier due to defects, damage, or dissatisfaction, resulting in a refund or credit to the buyer.

Freight-In

Costs associated with the shipping of raw materials or goods into a production facility or warehouse, typically included in the inventory cost.

Inventory Decreased

A situation where the quantity of goods available for sale by a business is reduced, typically because of sales or use.

Purchases

The total amount of goods and materials acquired by a business for resale or production within an accounting period.