They can keep the damn refund!

[tsukikage]

I need a W-2 from Blue Nile, don't I? Damn it... I was really hoping to get my taxes and FAFSA done tonight.

Comments

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

How long did you work there? Did you make under $600? If you made under 6 then they don't really have to give you anything.

[tsukikage85.livejournal.com]

No, I made about $250, maybe less, and didn't actually get paid all of it. So, I should just not mention it in my taxes?

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

Discuss it with the person who does your taxes. I don't think it makes a difference if you that amount. Were you on their payroll?

[tsukikage85.livejournal.com]

I do my own taxes. What do you mean by "payroll"?

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

Most companies have a checking account and a payroll account. Did you get a paycheck that had the itemized deductions on it, or did you just get a check?

[tsukikage85.livejournal.com]

I just got a personal check.

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

Meaning you got paid under the table and that you're not going to get either a w-2 or a 1099.

[tsukikage85.livejournal.com]

Under the table, as in he was breaking the law?

[bloodywingz.livejournal.com]

Well technically if he paid you under the table and you accepted it, you're both breaking the law. So if you don't get either of the two forms I mentioned within the first week of Feb, I wouldn't mention it to anyone. An employer is required to send you one of those two forms postmarked by Jan 31st otherwise he can face some serious fines. If he paid under the table, then there isn't much of a record that you worked for him/her. By paying you under the table, he isn't responsible to pay for half of certain taxes or for benefits.