My boss of 14 months hired me as an independent contract rather than an employee. Why would a boss do this? Well, there are all kinds of perks for the employer, such as not having to pay his/her part of my Social Security, Medicare, and Unemployment. Wow! What a money-saving deal for the employer, but not for the employee.
The employee ends up paying his/her share plus the boss’s share. The IRS has strict guide lines that spell out the differences between the two. So, if you’re curious, go to their website.
Here’s my email to him. The names and places have been omitted to protect the innocent and to avoid a lawsuit from the guilty.
Don’t bother mailing the checks to cover your part of my taxes . I’ll be there Sat. afternoon to get them, as well as my payroll check from last week. By the way, when you went to ——, I worked 47 hours, so I need my time and a half, which would be an additional $105.
Also, you said that your accountant told you that you had to start taking taxes out on me because I had been there a year. Didn’t your accountant explain to you the concept of independent labor? And, why didn’t you offer to pay your share then instead letting me figure it out all by myself? If I were you, I’d fire your accountant for being a retard!!!
Thanks bunches and see ya tomorrow!
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