Question

Jay, an engineer, entered into a contract with Sky, Inc. to provide specified consulting services. Jay was paid pursuant to the contract, but social security taxes were not withheld because Sky, Inc. considered Jay an independent contractor. Which of the following factors is least likely to support the position that Jay is an independent contractor?A. Sky supervised and controlled the manner in which White performed the services.
B. Sky reserved the right to inspect White’s work.
C. White provided his own office and supplies.
D. White was paid in one lump sum after all the services were performed

Answer 1

Answer: Sky supervised and controlled the manner in which Jay performed the services

Explanation:

An independent contractor is an individual that is contracted in order to work for another individual or firm as a non employee.

Because Jay is an independent contractor, Sky Inc. has no right to supervise and control the way Jay works. Therefore, least likely to support the position that Jay is an independent contractor is that Sky supervised and controlled the manner in which Jay performed the services.