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posted Jun 4, 2019 2:01:33 PM

I was a barista last year and my income was treated as a contractor. Is there any way to contest this/is there any value for my taxes to contest?

I worked at a coffee shop for six months last year, and was paid as a contractor (i.e. my income wasn't taxed and I received a 1099-misc). I realize now I should have been paid as an employee since I was doing work that should be classified as an employee.

Is there any way to contest this on my tax return? Since I have yet to pay any taxes on this income, is contesting it even worth it? Clearly I will owe taxes on this income, but if I was an employee (falsely classified as a contractor) I think my employer is responsible for some taxes, correct?

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Jun 4, 2019 2:01:34 PM

You are correct.  The following provides detailed instruction about the steps you need to take to handle this income on your return. https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5835050