I understand what happens if I DON'T claim the income, I could get in trouble, but what if I claim it and he doesn't? I have name and address of the company, he claims to not speak very good English (I have all of my totals for what I have been paid, although he hasn't taken out taxes, being a waitress I would still qualify for EITC) and so if I claim on my W2 the total that he paid me for the year. . . what happens if he turns in NOTHING that corresponds with my ss#??
2007-01-03 14:56:43 · 12 answers · asked by kcksmom 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It happened to me about 30 years ago and it took me 17 to get it straitened out. I still have my state tax of 1975 pop up and hit my credit report. Go to you local IRS office and sit down with them and go over it. You will get stuck for the taxes, he will tell them that you were a contract worker.
2007-01-03 15:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that this isn't necessarily what you are asking, but since you mentioned the EITC I wanted to tell you something that can really save you some money.
It is great that you know about this credit, since so many that are eligible are leaving it unclaimed. Many people still don't know about this credit or they think that it will affect their public benefits (but it won't!). Make sure that you get the full benefit of this credit by staying far away from H & R Block or one of those other commercial places. The IRS has a program called VITA that does free tax preparation for households earning $40,000 or less. They can make sure that you get all your eligible credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Dependent Care Credit, etc.
This is an absolutely FREE service. They can e-file and do direct deposit so that you can get your return back in 7-10 days. There is no need to get a refund anticipation loan, which is really nothing more than a high interest loan where you would be paying to borrow your own money. You have worked hard for your money and you should be able to keep it! To find a VITA free tax site near you, call the IRS at: 1-800-829-1040.
I work with the VITA sites in Nashville and know that it can make a huge difference for working families. www.unitedwaynashville.org/nwba.
2007-01-05 14:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by rachkw81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can not give you a hand writen W2! It is illegal to do so.
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A W2 is the record of wages HE reported to the IRS.
Your social security benefits, your unemployment insurance and disability all depend on the actual wages reported on your W2.
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What ever is taken out for Social Security is also equally paid by your employer. He also pays a percentage of your wages to workmens comp and disabilty insurance. By not reporting your wages in full, he got out of paying his fair share. In fact, he may not even be carring you on his books. This is known as being paid under the table. It's only good for him and a good way to screw your future.
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It also screws up the tip/wage formula the IRS uses to figure your tax bill.
This requires a call to the IRS reporting what he is doing.
Not knowing the language is no excuse!
2007-01-03 15:37:47 · answer #3 · answered by MechBob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the irs and tell them what is happening and let them know you have all the intentions of claiming your wages but, how would you do it with a handwritten W2 . You need one for state and federal. If you don't file, you may be in trouble so call for advise.
2007-01-03 15:02:37 · answer #4 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is you need to turn this money in although since it is hand written they may not accept it. In general these type government forms have to be typed.I have made out w-2 before and that was one of the requirements. But, to be safe on your side turn them in that way you can not be penalized for this only he will. Good Luck. The government at times can be hard to deal with. Especially the IRS.
2007-01-03 15:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by unforgivenevr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By "handwritten" I'm assuming you mean he filled in the form by hand, rather than typing it. A handwritten W2 is just as legal as a typed one.
Just file your taxes and let him deal with it if he fails to claim you.
2007-01-03 15:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, he has to by law send in his portion. If he doesn't, he will be spending some time in the grey bar motel. . .
You are only responsible for what you have on that W2 and what you figure out when you file your taxes - he is responsible for what he is supposed to do. You have no liability or responsibility for anything that is his responsibility.
2007-01-03 15:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Reward yourself! Go to http://www.irs.gov and download form 3949A...Report him and you may recieve a Reward of 10% for what they find wrong! Tell them the details! Make a copy for yourself and send it Certified mail and get the reciept to Internal Revenue Service.
2007-01-03 15:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will send him a letter indicating that an employee declared wages and he did not. Use it (but hope he gives you a printed one) if you have to, and keep copies.
2007-01-03 14:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
nothing will happen to you. claim your wages and let him worry about his own taxes.
2007-01-03 15:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by Just Gone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋