Which of the Following Statements Concerning a Comparison Between Employees

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning a comparison between employees and independent contractors is most accurate?

• A)Employees and independent contractors deduct business expenses as miscellaneous itemized deductions.
• B)While employees are typically eligible for nontaxable fringe benefits from employers, independent contractors are not.
• C)Employers are required to withhold either FICA or self-employment taxes from compensation paid to employees and compensation paid to independent contractors.
• D)Employers typically withhold federal income taxes from compensation paid to employees and to independent contractors.

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Definitions:

Compliance Conformity

Adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others, often in response to explicit or implicit social pressure.

Personal Acceptance Conformity

Refers to the process where individuals adapt their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to align with those of a group or society as a whole, often to gain acceptance or approval.

Fault Lines

Divisions or splits within a group that may arise from demographic differences and can lead to conflict.

Larger Groups

Social or working clusters consisting of a greater number of members, often leading to more diverse interactions and complexity in dynamics.