Frequently Asked Questions

Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status

Q. The rules to determine Employee or Independent Contactor status are very easy to understand. T/F
Q. There are 25 factors used to help determine status. T/F
Q. Additional factors to consider are divided into 4 general groups. T/F
Q. What are the three general groups?
Q. What signifies financial control?
Q. What signifies behavioral control?
Q. What signifies the type of relationship?
Q. If any one of the 20 factors is met, then an individual is an employee. T/F
Q. There is no relief from penalties once a determination of status has been made. T/F
Q. In 1996 the IRS changed their posture to one of "guilty until proven innocent". T/F

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