In which of the following situations is the individual is an independent contractor rather than an employee? a nurse who is directly supervised by doctors in an office a computer programmer who is instructed as to what projects to undertake, programming language and format, and hours of work a nurse who travels to several different patients. She sets her own hours and is responsible for the delivery of nursing care and end result a teacher whose hours, classroom responsibilities, content and methods of instruction are established by the school 34. Gwen traveled to New York City on a business trip for her employer.
Gwen spent 4 days in business meetings and conferences and then spent 2 days sightseeing in the area. Gwen's plane fare for the trip was $250. Meals cost $160 per day. Hotels and other incidental expenses amounted to $250 per day. For the days spent sightseeing, Gwen rented an automobile at $60 per day. Gwen was not reimbursed by her employer for any expenses. Her AGI for the year is $50,000 and she itemizes but has no other miscellaneous itemized deductions.