Fines and Penalties Are Tax Deductible If Related to the Taxpayer's

question 106

True/False

Fines and penalties are tax deductible if related to the taxpayer's trade or business.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

One who works for, and receives payment from, an employer but whose working conditions and methods are not controlled by the employer. An independent contractor is not an employee but may be an agent.

Employment Relationship

A legal and formal arrangement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of employment.

Agency Relationship

A legal relationship in which one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another, the principal, in transactions with third parties.

Independent Contractor

A person or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, often with a higher degree of autonomy in their work process.