What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
Hi,
My employer is trying to 1099 me for what should be W-2 income. I've done the research and discovered that I can file SS-8 and 8919 to deal with this. However, when I informed my employer of this, he offered to just write me a check for his half of FICA and then I'll just pay as if the 1099 was correct in the first place. Is that a legal move? Honestly, while I'm pretty annoyed that my employer messed this up in the first place, I have no desire to get him in trouble with the IRS so if there's nothing wrong I'd be happy to go with this arrangement.
I've looked everywhere and can't seem to figure out whether or not this is ok - I would think it's just as legit as settling a case out of court, but I want to make sure before I do it that it's not obstruction of justice or bribery or anything - I come out financially exactly the same either way, but it does save my employer from having to pay penalties and interest to the IRS.
Thanks so much in advance.
Dublin
Hi,
My employer is trying to 1099 me for what should be W-2 income. I've done the research and discovered that I can file SS-8 and 8919 to deal with this. However, when I informed my employer of this, he offered to just write me a check for his half of FICA and then I'll just pay as if the 1099 was correct in the first place. Is that a legal move? Honestly, while I'm pretty annoyed that my employer messed this up in the first place, I have no desire to get him in trouble with the IRS so if there's nothing wrong I'd be happy to go with this arrangement.
I've looked everywhere and can't seem to figure out whether or not this is ok - I would think it's just as legit as settling a case out of court, but I want to make sure before I do it that it's not obstruction of justice or bribery or anything - I come out financially exactly the same either way, but it does save my employer from having to pay penalties and interest to the IRS.
Thanks so much in advance.
Dublin