<prompt> Human: Hi PF.So a friend of mine recently told me something I thought sounded a little strange, and I was hoping someone here could possibly shed some light on the situation.My friend works at a cafe. Small place, maybe 6 employees including the owner. Friend told me that she is paid in cash, but the owner takes out taxes prior to paying her. She filled out a W-4 when she was hired. This is about all the information I have of the situation.Maybe someone could explain to me why this isisnt OK? I myself have only recently graduated college and have not done any tax paperwork as an individual aside from W-4s. The situation just seems odd, and hopefully someone can explain the situation better to me and whether or not my friend needs to ask more questions. I am in Pennsylvania if that means anything.  <response>: It may or may not be legitimate. In this day and age it is certainly unusual to pay in cash, but it isnt illegal. Does your friend get a pay stub documenting what taxes were withheld? If not, she should ask for one with each pay period. She should get a W2 at the end of the year. 