Recieved a 1099

[uquillas06]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NYC

I received a 1099 for work done at a job and I have to file it, the people at JH are telling me that it looks like I'm going to owe money and they don't understand why I got 1099 if I was a full time employee.
My old boss had us on the books at minimum wage and then gave us the rest in cash, I was a secretary working from 9-6 monday through friday for about 2 years. Was he allowed to 1099 me? If not what can i do about it?

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Employer did that to get out of paying the employer portion of taxes. Bad, bad employer.

Ask the tax preparer to file a 8919 (Ldij, help here). It's a new form that says that the employer should have classified you as an employee. This will make you responsible for YOUR portion of the taxes. Chances are you will still owe - just not the employer's portion.)

 

[LdiJ]

Employer did that to get out of paying the employer portion of taxes. Bad, bad employer.

Ask the tax preparer to file a 8919 (Ldij, help here). It's a new form that says that the employer should have classified you as an employee. This will make you responsible for YOUR portion of the taxes. Chances are you will still owe - just not the employer's portion.)

You are right on the nose Ginny. The OP should also submit form SS-8.

 

[uquillas06]

Thats form 8919 and SS-8 rt?

Thanks so much for the help!