I have been working for my new employer for about six months. When he hired me he said he does not have an accountant set up so he is just going to write checks for my payment. I have not signed any W4 and today he gives me a 1099 whereas I was excepting a W2 for my tax return. I am not an independent contractor, I am clearly an employee. So why did I receive 1099 instead of a W2? And how can I include that 1099 on my tax return? Also how much tax do I have to pay on 1099 as compared to on a W2?
