Most federal and state entities rely on the criteria for independent contractor status identified by the _____.
A) National Labor Relations Board
B) Internal Revenue Service
C) Department of Labor
D) U.S. Treasury Department

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing tax laws, and therefore is the entity responsible for determining whether someone is an independent contractor or an employee for tax purposes. The IRS uses a series of criteria to make this determination, including the degree of control the employer has over the worker and the worker's level of independence. While other federal and state entities may have their own criteria for independent contractor status, the IRS criteria is generally the most widely recognized and relied upon.

Most Federal and State Entities Rely on the Criteria for Independent