4. You hire three individuals as independent contractors (gardener, hairdresser, handyman). What is the maximum you can annually pay each and NOT be required to report the earnings to the IRS on a Form 1099-MISC?

A. I don't know
B. $0 - I am not required to report their earnings because they are independent contractors
C. $259
D. $499
E. $599
F. $1,899