Which statement best defines self-employed workers?

• A. They earn income as business owners, independent contractors, or freelance workers.
• B. They work for a single employer.
• C. They are employees who receive a salary.
• D. They do not manage any clients.

Answer: (A)

Self-employment means earning income by working for yourself rather than for a single employer. This includes owning a business, working as an independent contractor, or freelancing for multiple clients. Because there isn’t an employer paying wages and withholding taxes, self-employed people typically manage their own taxes and business affairs. The other statements describe employees—those who work for one employer and receive a salary or wages, or those who don’t have clients—so they don’t reflect self-employment.