Courts will determine independent contractor status by asking several questions. these include the following: how much control does the employer exercise over the details of the work? is the worker engaged in a(n) occupation or business distinct from that of the employer? is the work usually done under the employer's direction or by a(n) specialist without supervision? does the employer supply the tools at the place of work? for how long is the person employed ? what is the method of payment , by time period or at the completion of the job? what degree of skills is required of the worker?

Interpreting the income tax expense footnote the income tax footnote to the financial statements of fedex corporation follows. the components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended may 31 were as follows: ($ millions) 2010 2009 2008 current provision domestic federal $ 36 $ (35) $ 514 state and local 54 18 74 foreign 207 214 242 297 197 830 deferred provisions (benefit) domestic federal 408 327 31 state and local 15 48 (2) foreign (10) 7 32 413 382 61 provision for income taxes $ 710 $ 579 $ 891 (a)what is the amount of income tax expense reported in fedex's 2010, 2009, and 2008 income statements?