Certified Payroll Professional Exam 2025 – Complete Practice Resource

The primary focus of the Statutory Employee classification is on service contract terms. Statutory employees are independent contractors who are treated as employees for tax purposes under specific conditions outlined by the IRS. The key factor in determining statutory employee status is the type of relationship the worker has with the employer, particularly based on the terms of the service contract. This classification is important because it affects how taxes are withheld and reported for these workers. Therefore, understanding and defining the service contract terms is crucial in identifying and classifying workers correctly as statutory employees.