Discussion Question $9-1($LO$.1)$

Mason performs services for Isabella.

Based on the factors listed below, select "Employee" or "Independent contractor" to classify Mason's likely employment status.

Employee$/$

Independent contractor

a$.$ Mason performs services only for Isabella and does not work for anyone else.

b$.$ Mason sets his own work schedule.

c$.$ Mason reports his job$-$related expenses on a Schedule C$.$

d$.$ Mason obtained his job skills from Isabella's training program.

e$.$ Mason performs the services at Isabella's business location.

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Mason is paid based on time worked rather than on task performed.

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