Hal_Al
Level 15

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I agree with Opus17, the relationship between your employer and their client is not the same as a Hotel chain and their franchisee or a manufacturer and their dealership.  Therefore, I don't think the payment qualifies as a SPIFF.  Since, the work is clearly related to your regular work, it is subject to social security and Medicare tax.  So, it should be reported as self employment.