At year's end, is your pay reported to you on a W-2, or on a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC?
If you receive a W-2, and federal taxes are not withheld, your employer may be subject to both civil and criminal sanctions. See this IRS reference:
https://www.irs.gov/compliance/criminal-investigation/employer-and-employee-responsibilities-employm...
**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
