A Worker May Prefer to Be Treated as an Independent

question 150

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Avoids the cutback adjustment as to business meals.
• B)All of the self-employment tax is deductible for income tax purposes.
• C)Work-related expenses are not subject to the 2%-of-AGI floor.
• D)A Schedule C does not have to be filed.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Public Sector Strikes

Work stoppages or protests initiated by employees within government services or institutions to press for better working conditions or pay.

Public Interest

The welfare or well-being of the general public and society.

Employer's Cost

Refers to the expenses borne by an employer in the course of business, including wages, benefits, training, equipment, and other costs related to employing and maintaining a workforce.

Union's Demands

Specific requirements or conditions that a labor union seeks to achieve through negotiation with employers.