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I was an independent contractor driving taxi in my town. I don't know much about how taxes work but I was lied to and was told I would get a 1099 at the end of the year to file takes. I just called th

 
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JulieS
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I was an independent contractor driving taxi in my town. I don't know much about how taxes work but I was lied to and was told I would get a 1099 at the end of the year to file takes. I just called th

If you are working as an independent contractor, you are supposed to report your self-employment income and expenses whether your receive a 1099-MISC or not. 

 

It is certainly easier if you receive a 1099-MISC, but you will need to do your best to figure out how much you were paid and what expenses you had. 

 

Click here to learn more about self-employment tax returns.

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