The IRS is conducting an investigation of the construction industry because contractors routinely classify carpenters,dry-wallers,and plumbers who work on all of their projects as independent contractors.These craftsmen report for work on different jobs,but all of the jobs are managed by the same contracting firm.Which of the following will be most important in determining whether the craftsmen are employees rather than independent contractors?

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The fact that the craftsmen are told to report for work on specific days and at specific times suggests that they are being controlled by the contracting firm, which is a key factor in determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Bringing their own tools and working for other contractors are not necessarily indicative of one's employment status, and determining which jobs to work on is not as relevant as the level of control exerted by the contracting firm.

The IRS Is Conducting an Investigation of the Construction Industry