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Originally Posted by jedfxg
if the guy he drives for 1099's then he is a sub contractor...or self employed. he need to talk to an accountant. find one that will take a little risk, without throwing up huge red flags. there are alot of ways to mae money go away so that you do not pay taxes. i work this way and paid under 1000 in taxes last year, that was federal and state combined.
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This is true. When I was a lumper for an atlas agent they paid us as 1099 contract workers, which was weird. I still filed as 1099/independent contractor. Now whether I was more of an employee or not is easy to see. They did it to get out of matching your employment tax and benefits. they clearly dictated what/when I was working, provided the quipment, and the other aspects that would indeed classify me as an employee. They had 2 guys that were full "employees", and all Atlas qualified drivers were too (taxes taken out).
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i understand what you said, but if he gets a 1099 then he has to pay his own taxes...including self employment. i still consider myself someones employee.
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Just because you get a 1099 does not make you an independent contractor. Check with the IRS (accountant or lawyer) on the rules for being an IC, most in transportation are not Independent according to the IRS guidelines. I've been through a few cases, the courts and IRS decided the company could not count me as an independent contractor because I was treated like an employee, they were required to pay the taxes, not me. If you really are self employed get a basic accounting program, they usually will walk you through all the paperwork, deductions etc., and keep track of everything for year end taxes. Depending on your income you may have to file quarterly.
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He's not asking his status, just how to pay the taxes. He clearly isn't an independent contractor.
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whether he is independent or not, if he gets a 1099 then he is responsible for his own taxes.
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Originally Posted by jedfxg
whether he is independent or not, if he gets a 1099 then he is responsible for his own taxes.
If he is a legal IC then he can pay for one year and then he has to pay quarterly. That is why several different posters has suggested contacting an accountant. It is money well spent and it is tax deductible on next years taxes. The one thing no one wants is for the IRS to flag your returns. kc0iv |
his employer can be assesed a penalty,not him. i think he is wanting to take care of himself. yes, yes, we all realize how smart you are with the tax codes. but you need to look at his situation. he asked what HE needs to do, not what he really is in the eyes of the law. he simple fact is that his employer is not taking taxes out on him, thus making him responsible for them. i for one would rather deal with that then go to jail for not paying taxes..no matter what the rules say regarding my position.
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