Tax question

[Anonymous]

Hi! I just had a few questions related to taxes. The family I’ve been working for, for almost 1 year and 6 months now. Have never claimed me on their return and this year they want to claim me. I have already processed my 2021 income. They never gave me an update last year that they would do that this year, I’m wondering what would you do if you were in my place?

Obviously I’m going to have to do an amendment and claim what they claim but after doing all that . Would you stay with the family or leave for never giving you an updated and being responsible about wanting to claim you.

[Anonymous]

Forgot to add, they are not claiming everything they paid for the entire year. It’s a way lower amount.

[Anonymous]

I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

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Forgot to add Mon-Friday

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I also have been basically a pre k teacher. Preparing kids for actual school.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

Ok. It makes perfect sense for them to pay you under the table. Shame on them. $22 an hour for three kids is really low. I just hire someone to watch my two kids two and three four eight hours a day at $28 per hour and I thought I was paying low. Please if you are here legally and you have no problem with the IRS. I advise you to look for new job with less kids for the same amount that you're getting paid but even more. Childcare is highly look for needed right now because parents are going to work and they need full-time help. Also, you're losing out by not claiming your income individually or with your husband if you have kids of your own. The earned income credit is available for everyone that makes under $45,000 per year, if I'm not mistaken.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

Ok. It makes perfect sense for them to pay you under the table. Shame on them. $22 an hour for three kids is really low. I just hire someone to watch my two kids two and three four eight hours a day at $28 per hour and I thought I was paying low. Please if you are here legally and you have no problem with the IRS. I advise you to look for new job with less kids for the same amount that you're getting paid but even more. Childcare is highly look for needed right now because parents are going to work and they need full-time help. Also, you're losing out by not claiming your income individually or with your husband if you have kids of your own. The earned income credit is available for everyone that makes under $45,000 per year, if I'm not mistaken.

This is exactly what I thought! I was getting paid too cheap. Going forward what would you advise me to do with this whole situation of them wanting to claim a lower amount of what they actually pay me for 2021. Like I mentioned above we have already done our 2021 taxes and they are in process. This is why I wish they would have gave me an update on this way before so I would have known.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

Ok. It makes perfect sense for them to pay you under the table. Shame on them. $22 an hour for three kids is really low. I just hire someone to watch my two kids two and three four eight hours a day at $28 per hour and I thought I was paying low. Please if you are here legally and you have no problem with the IRS. I advise you to look for new job with less kids for the same amount that you're getting paid but even more. Childcare is highly look for needed right now because parents are going to work and they need full-time help. Also, you're losing out by not claiming your income individually or with your husband if you have kids of your own. The earned income credit is available for everyone that makes under $45,000 per year, if I'm not mistaken.

This is exactly what I thought! I was getting paid too cheap. Going forward what would you advise me to do with this whole situation of them wanting to claim a lower amount of what they actually pay me for 2021. Like I mentioned above we have already done our 2021 taxes and they are in process. This is why I wish they would have gave me an update on this way before so I would have known.

Tell them absolutely no! You stated that you already did your taxes with your husband and you did not put any income for you. If the IRS see your information on your boss's taxes, you will get audited with your husband every single year plus you will all penalty for lying on your taxes. If your boss wants to claim your income every year. They must pay you through payroll or give you a check every payday and keep record of it. Also, you must file with your husband or by yourself stating how much you got paid and pay the IRS every 3 months or at the end of the year. Please seek someone to help you with your taxes starting next year.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you





decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

Ok. It makes perfect sense for them to pay you under the table. Shame on them. $22 an hour for three kids is really low. I just hire someone to watch my two kids two and three four eight hours a day at $28 per hour and I thought I was paying low. Please if you are here legally and you have no problem with the IRS. I advise you to look for new job with less kids for the same amount that you're getting paid but even more. Childcare is highly look for needed right now because parents are going to work and they need full-time help. Also, you're losing out by not claiming your income individually or with your husband if you have kids of your own. The earned income credit is available for everyone that makes under $45,000 per year, if I'm not mistaken.

This is exactly what I thought! I was getting paid too cheap. Going forward what would you advise me to do with this whole situation of them wanting to claim a lower amount of what they actually pay me for 2021. Like I mentioned above we have already done our 2021 taxes and they are in process. This is why I wish they would have gave me an update on this way before so I would have known.

Tell them absolutely no! You stated that you already did your taxes with your husband and you did not put any income for you. If the IRS see your information on your boss's taxes, you will get audited with your husband every single year plus you will all penalty for lying on your taxes. If your boss wants to claim your income every year. They must pay you through payroll or give you a check every payday and keep record of it. Also, you must file with your husband or by yourself stating how much you got paid and pay the IRS every 3 months or at the end of the year. Please seek someone to help you with your taxes starting next year.

I forgot to ask. Does your boss have a copy of your ID and your social security card on file. I asked because they need both of those item to file using your information. If they don't have your social security number, they are unable to file. Don't give anyone a copy for your ID and social security card if they're not paying through payroll a physical check.

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Anonymous wrote:I am confused. Are you paid through payroll legally or under the table. Meaning you have to file your taxes at the end of the year and pay the IRS what you owe. If not both of you are breaking the law. By the way they don't claim you because you are an adult working for them. They can use your information with permission to state how much they pay for child care.

I wanted to get paid through a payroll when I started the job. They said they wanted to do everything under table so I agreed.

So basically they wanted a cheap way to pay you without paying taxes, your retirement and any type of medical insurance for you. Are they paying you decent amount for the work that you're doing and are you happy with your job? Also, how do you file your taxes? Meaning do you put their information on your taxes or just State how much you made for the year?

I work 5 hours for 3 kids . Ages 1,3,5 paid $22 an hour. I just file jointly with my husband but say no income for me.

Ok. It makes perfect sense for them to pay you under the table. Shame on them. $22 an hour for three kids is really low. I just hire someone to watch my two kids two and three four eight hours a day at $28 per hour and I thought I was paying low. Please if you are here legally and you have no problem with the IRS. I advise you to look for new job with less kids for the same amount that you're getting paid but even more. Childcare is highly look for needed right now because parents are going to work and they need full-time help. Also, you're losing out by not claiming your income individually or with your husband if you have kids of your own. The earned income credit is available for everyone that makes under $45,000 per year, if I'm not mistaken.

This is exactly what I thought! I was getting paid too cheap. Going forward what would you advise me to do with this whole situation of them wanting to claim a lower amount of what they actually pay me for 2021. Like I mentioned above we have already done our 2021 taxes and they are in process. This is why I wish they would have gave me an update on this way before so I would have known.

Tell them absolutely no! You stated that you already did your taxes with your husband and you did not put any income for you. If the IRS see your information on your boss's taxes, you will get audited with your husband every single year plus you will all penalty for lying on your taxes. If your boss wants to claim your income every year. They must pay you through payroll or give you a check every payday and keep record of it. Also, you must file with your husband or by yourself stating how much you got paid and pay the IRS every 3 months or at the end of the year. Please seek someone to help you with your taxes starting next year.

I really appreciate your advice and time. I forgot to add they are only trying to claim $8,000.00 for child care which is not even close to what they paid me for the entire year.

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You're welcome! I know exactly what they're doing by stating that they paid you only $8,000 for the year. Don't worry about it it just benefits them financially but it doesn't help you at all. Good luck and always question everything because when it comes to money, unfortunately people are not honest.

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Anonymous wrote:You're welcome! I know exactly what they're doing by stating that they paid you only $8,000 for the year. Don't worry about it it just benefits them financially but it doesn't help you at all. Good luck and always question everything because when it comes to money, unfortunately people are not honest.

They do not have any information of mine. No ID, or SSN.