Veronica mows lawns during the summer. In 2021 she was paid directly by homeowners for her work, in some case on the basis of the completed job, in other cases at an hourly rate. Her friend Jonathan does the same work. However, he is paid at an hourly rate by a lawn maintenance company. Which of the following statements is correct? Veronica earns business income and Jonathan earns employment income. Veronica will be able to deduct more expenses than Jonathan Veronica and Jonathan both earn employment income Veronica earns business income and Jonathan earns employment income. Their deductible expenses will be the same Veronica and Jonathan both earn business income

Veronica mows lawns during the summer. In 2021 she was paid directly by homeowners for her work, in some case on the basis of the completed job, in other cases at an hourly rate. Her friend Jonathan does the same work. However, he is paid at an hourly rate by a lawn maintenance company. Which of the following statements is correct? Veronica earns business income and Jonathan earns employment income. Veronica will be able to deduct more expenses than Jonathan Veronica and Jonathan both earn employment income Veronica earns business income and Jonathan earns employment income. Their deductible expenses will be the same Veronica and Jonathan both earn business income

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

23rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391266

Author:Nellen

Publisher:Nellen

Chapter11: Individuals As Employees And Proprietors

Section: Chapter Questions

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