Originally Posted by Alison

Hello, I have a problem with my summer employers from last summer. They paid me "under the table" for three and half months last summer. This year, 2 days before taxes were due, I received 1099s and a note apologizing for the lateness and the new need to file taxes due to fear of being audited. I was being paid $400 per week even though I worked late nights and overtime frequently. I dont think it's fair that they are suddenly deciding to report my income as freelance contracting even though I never signed anything or agreed to it in the first place. I'm a student who was hired as a "summer intern", all parties agreed that it was supposed to be a learning experience for me, that's why I was paid so little to begin with. I would like to be filed as a W2, but I'm not sure what my rights are. When I brought up the fact that I wasn't able to plan or budget for these unexpected taxes, they asked that I "work off" the taxes. I don't think this is fair. Please let me know what I can do in this situation. Thanks, Alison