A worker may prefer to be classified as an employee (rather than an independent contractor) for which of the following reasons: a. To avoid the overall limitation (50%) on unreimbursed business entertainment expenses. b. To claim unreimbursed work-related expenses as a deduction for AGI. c. To avoid the limitations on unreimbursed work-related expenses. d. To avoid the self-employment tax.

To avoid the self-employment tax

Explanation:

The purpose of the self-employment tax is to provide Social Security and Medicare coverage and benefits for individuals who work for themselves. Self-employment income is the net income from a trade, business, or profession operated by a sole proprietor or partnership even if the business is full-time or part-time. They are exempted because they are employed by others.

Some groups who are exempt from self-employment tax includes:

1. Non resident aliens

2. Aliens who work for international organizations and foreign governments 3. Members of certain religious sects who meet requirements and waive all social security benefits etc.

the answer is     d. in our global economy, most job growth will be in services, but manufacturing jobs will exist, too.