I have been working for the same law firm for 2 years now. We have been having financial difficulty for the last few (4) months, and I think things are coming to a head. I have been paid late before, but never had a check bounce. I paid my bills when I got my check, and now, I have NO money in my account because the paycheck didn't clear. The checks I wrote to pay bills are good, but I have nothing left. My boss has even been talking about pawning his watch to make ends meet, and the firm is in $100,000 (at least) of debt. The problem is that since my boss never withheld taxes on me, because of him, I owe the IRS nearly $6000 in debt - he said he'd pay his part for me, leaving $1500 for me to pay, which is fine. But if I quit, I will never get the $4500 from him, and have to pay it all. He never reported me as his employee because he doesn't pay or report his taxes, and thus, I have to pay contract employee taxes (2X higher). I don't even know what to do anymore.
WHAT DO I DO?!?!?!?!
2007-10-22 05:39:19 · 17 answers · asked by HooliganGrrl 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
He paid me by personal check - not from the firm account, if that makes any difference.
2007-10-22 05:52:32 · update #1
Get te agreement for hm to pay taxes IN WRITING. Otherwise, you'll likelyt get nothing. Start looking for a job now. I've been where your are. Stuck it out till the end and got screwed.
2007-10-22 11:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by VelvetPastime 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to find another job, and probably should have left a while ago.
Once you have that you need to report your boss(or threaten to report him) to the IRS, unless he pays for all of the money he caused you to owe.
As an attorney he should know that it is illegal to not report you as an employee. There are strict IRS regulations as who is considered an Independent Contractor and a regular employee. There is not only the taxes that he has to withhold from you, but other taxes he must pay, such as the employer portion of SSI and Medicare. He probably skipped out on those also. Depending on the situation, those violations actually can come with prison time for him.
2007-10-22 05:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by OC1999 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was working for a company was going Thur the same thing. But the only thing different from you and me I got pay, just other people didn't.
I hope that you keep copy of the checks that you got paid. so that when or should i say that they end up closing down (like the company i worked for) if they do so, you can go to your local unemployment office and tell them that you worked for a company that wasn't paying you the right way. they have to pay all the taxes they own on you, and you could get unemployment.
They are going to have to show who and when they worked for them.
The unemployment office should have a form that you employer has to fill out to pay you.
2007-10-22 05:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by prettygothgirl69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a lawyer for yourself and a new job. You should gotten out of that job before you got in this deep. Confront your boss about your paycheck and IRS money. He needs to pay you before you sue him. You should find another job in the mean time so you can make payments for next month's bills. One thing to consider when finding anew job is how reputable the company is and how financially stable it is. You sound like you're wokring for Enron or something...get out now!
2007-10-22 05:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by rachel b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your boss is talking about pawning his watch, that's a sign. Tell your boss to pawn his watch & other belongings to pay you. What kind of car does he drive? If the firm is sinking, start looking for another job. Start asking about unemployment ... there might be something!?!
Good Luck & God Bless ;o)
2007-10-22 05:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by r0bErT4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First find a new job ASAP. Or you are going to end up unemployed, and out the money.
Second, contact your State Labor Relations Department, for help in getting the money that is owed to you. It's important that you don't waste any time in doing this though, or it could be too late.
2007-10-22 05:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by 80sGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost get another job quick. Second, quit blaming your boss you not taking out taxes. YOU let it happen by staying there continuing to work. It appears you will never get the 4500.00 or for that matter any other amount. You are only continuing to get further in dept by working for him. Quit today and go find another job. Get a lawyer at your local Legal Aid office to help you recoup the losses.
2007-10-22 05:44:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try calling them and asking what the deal is. If you don't get it paid, you may have to go to small claims and sue. It is also against the law for an employer to bounce a payroll check or not pay his employees.
2016-05-24 04:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by velda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, thats bad. Even if you stay and don't do anything about getting the money that is owed to you, would the company even have enough to give you the additional $4500.00 to pay your taxes with when they cant even pay you for your wages? Good Luck with everything.
2007-10-22 05:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by Stephie13 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have a long talk with the local Labor Relations board. YOu are on a financial high wire with him, and he's about to cut the rope.
Good luck
2007-10-22 05:42:52 · answer #10 · answered by wizjp 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋