I am an independent contractor. I did not pay taxes for 2011. I cannot afford to pay my taxes for 2012. I am scared.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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Is the non-profit I work for legally required to generate 1099 forms for all of the individuals who receive stipends from this org. and have filled out W9 forms (technically "independent contractors")?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2013 -
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Here's the rub: In February on 2012, I decided to end my marriage. Because I was dead broke, we simply moved apart, split the bank account in two and went our separate ways with the understanding that we'd make a move to formally divorce in the next year. We did not get a legal separation. That divorce is now pending. My soon-to-be-ex-wife filed her taxes 'Married, Filing Separately'. This causing me all kind of tax havoc, including a bill I have no way of paying. More inside...
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 28, 2013 -
28 answers
Somewhat unexpectedly, I find myself working as a full time freelancer. Help me anticipate the tax situation.
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posted by Sara C.
on Feb 27, 2013 -
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I interviewed for a remote programming gig recently, and they requested a trial contract before making a final offer. I'd be hired as a long-term remote contractor (year+, 100% telecommuting), not an employee. I have some questions:
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 12, 2013 -
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Please help me understand whether I can write off my health insurance premiums.
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posted by mhz
on Feb 9, 2013 -
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Missed 1099 form. How much trouble could I get in? (You are not my tax lawyer. Understood but seeking advice)
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2013 -
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Looking for some tax help ! We refinanced a mortgage last April, going from a traditional bank to a savings & loan. During the process, we also closed the bank line of credit and opened a new one at the S&L. The bank held an escrow, but the S&L does not. My 1099 from the S&L has a modest earned interest amount for the period of April - December, but the bank's 1099 is more than 10x that amount. Is this due to the escrow, or is this a mistake ?
posted by lobstah
on Apr 11, 2012 -
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SelfEmployedFilter: Can I use an EIN on an independent contractor agreement, instead of my SSN, even as a sole proprietor?
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posted by trouserlouse
on Mar 8, 2012 -
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I have a hybrid question about working 1099, going rate for Enterprise Content Management/Digital Asset Management work, & maybe even accounting for costs when it'd be in San Francisco. No secret snowflake details, just how the heck do I figure out if it could work and for what amount of money?
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posted by gov_moonbeam
on Dec 13, 2011 -
9 answers
I got a part-time job contracting for a non-profit. Turns out they have me as a 1099 contractor instead of a W2 as I'm accustomed to. What do I need to do or know?
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posted by never nice
on Nov 15, 2011 -
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Please refer me to a NYC-area tax accountant who specializes in arts/freelance clients with horrid IRS debt and deep financial shame.
posted by anonymous
on Oct 1, 2011 -
4 answers
Can you recommend a book and best practices as to how to hire independent consultants or part time employees?
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posted by Wolfster
on Jul 13, 2011 -
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TaxFilter: Received a 1099-MISC after filing, but I reported the income on 1040 Line 21. Do I need to amend?
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posted by jeversol
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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My boss at my new job has most likely been mischaracterizing his employees as 1099's rather than W-2's. They paid their federal and state income taxes, but never their social security. Now they owe back taxes and penalties. Who's liable?
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posted by Geppp
on Nov 5, 2010 -
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In New York state, is it legal for a company to have one of its full-time employees reporting directly to a 1099 contractor?
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posted by MaxVonCretin
on Apr 2, 2010 -
13 answers
How do I give an incentive requiring an independent contractor to meet certain goals without creating an employer/employee relationship?
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posted by farmersckn
on Mar 23, 2010 -
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Is there a way to fill out 1099's online without signing up on an accounting site? Surely there's something easier than using a typewriter!
posted by Allee Katze
on Jan 26, 2010 -
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I'm just starting out as an independent network and systems contractor and I think I've agreed to a bad deal. What are my options?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2009 -
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A client sent me a incorrect 1099-MISC and now refuses to correct it. It's in their tax favor. What can I do?
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posted by Ookseer
on Mar 20, 2009 -
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1099 for outstanding debt ?? My company owes a vendor a few thousand dollars - since they have very little money and because they dispute the exact amount of the debt, they are stretching the issue out as long as possible and avoiding the debt collector's calls etc. Now the debt-collection company has left a message demanding a IRS form 1099 be submitted (to the IRS) to record the 'unearned income'.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 5, 2009 -
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I'm a one-person website development company. Things have been getting busy lately so I'm thinking about hiring my first part-time employee. This is new to me, so I'm looking for some advice.
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posted by jpep
on Sep 14, 2007 -
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Out of the blue, I got a job offer -- a very compelling job offer. The only thing that sets off any alarms for me is the fact that I would be a 1099 contractor instead of a full time employee. Help me understand what the difference is.
posted by boo_radley
on Jul 18, 2007 -
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My very first post-college job has little resemblance to the one for which I interviewed. In a couple of weeks, my trial period is up. I do not intend to take the option for employment. How do I spin this in future interviews?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 28, 2007 -
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Self Employed Tax Question: I worked as a freelance carpenter for half of '05. Should I be looking for a form from the place(s) that I worked for in the mail? Or do I need to crack out my bank statements and a calculator? (I'm in Chicago, if that makes any difference)
posted by schwap23
on Jan 27, 2007 -
6 answers
What are my options in dealing with an employer who has put a stop payment on a paycheck for work completed?
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posted by sequential
on Aug 19, 2006 -
16 answers
I earned 12,100 total income this year. All 1099. Have not made any estimated payments. How bad is my tax situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2006 -
18 answers
