Nebraska License Law
Nebraska law classifies real estate licensees as independent contractors for tax purposes when their written agreement with the broker states they are independent contractors and their pay is:
AHourly with guaranteed minimum wage
BBased solely on sales production rather than hours worked✓ Correct
CA mix of salary and commission
DPaid through a third-party payroll company
Explanation
Under the IRS safe harbor rule (Section 3508), real estate agents may be classified as independent contractors if their compensation is tied to sales production (not hours worked) and they have a written independent contractor agreement.
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