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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2009 - 21 answers

My nonprofit did not send out 1099s. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 27, 2009 - 6 answers

A client sent me a incorrect 1099-MISC and now refuses to correct it. It's in their tax favor. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer on Mar 20, 2009 - 7 answers

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'. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Taxes: Should I claim this freelance I did last year? [more inside]
posted by eightball on Mar 20, 2008 - 8 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by jpep on Sep 14, 2007 - 11 answers

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 - 24 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2007 - 27 answers

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 kind of lawyer do I need and how do I evaluate the ones I contact? [more inside]
posted by sequential on Nov 2, 2006 - 12 answers

What are my options in dealing with an employer who has put a stop payment on a paycheck for work completed? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 9, 2006 - 18 answers

Oops tax seasons here and I accidentally threw away my 1099 forms... [more inside]
posted by matimer on Mar 14, 2006 - 5 answers