A Worker May Prefer to Be Classified as an Employee

question 88

Multiple Choice

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

• A)To claim unreimbursed work-related expenses as a deduction for AGI.
• B)To avoid the self-employment tax.
• C)To avoid the cutback adjustment on unreimbursed business entertainment expenses.
• D)To avoid the 2%-of-AGI floor on unreimbursed work-related expenses.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Lubricating Fluids

Substances applied between surfaces to reduce friction, wear, and heat generation, enhancing the longevity and efficiency of mechanical systems.

Inward Curvature

The bending or curving of a structure towards the inside or center.

Lumbar Portion

The part of the lower back comprising the five lumbar vertebrae, often associated with back pain due to its weight-bearing function.

Lordosis

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine.