<prompt> Human: UPDATED AND RESOLVED! No need to continue replying. Not sure how and if I can update the title of my post...x200B;Wow I honestly didnt expect to get this many replies or for this topic to be so controversial. Maybe its because this involves both a financial and moral stance? Well anyways, thank you to everyone who provided advice, personal experiences, and educated information.x200B;I walked in, kindly let my boss know I wanted to resign, and walked out. We were always polite to each other, so she guessed that I was uncomfortable based on my uncertain reaction on Tuesday. She has offered to compensate me for the days I havent been paid yet. Overall it was a civil resolution. Based upon comments on this post, I will likely list the 200 under additional income when tax season comes around and be done with it. I have GAD and was freaking out about this more than most people would hence the commenters telling me Im making a big deal about it and to stfu lol, but hearing the supportaffirmations from you other commenters has really helped. Thank you again so much for your input and I hope this post is helpful to anyone else who stumbles across this situation!x200B;EDIT: I noticed people are still commenting about how I made the wrong decision and lost a perfectly good job, but rest assured, I am fortunate to have another flexible PT job lined up that offers a higher wage, benefits, mileage compensation, and full-time opportunities. They also put their employees on payroll and enforce the necessary paperwork. :Dx200B;x200B;2 weeks ago, I landed a part-time job at this small, private after-school company for kids. It is only a 6-9 hours a week gig for 12hour. I live in the Los Angeles, California area.x200B;Red flag 1: On day 2, I realized my boss didnt give me any of the typical paperwork. So I confronted her and asked her for the I-9 and W-4. She said she would give it to me at the end of my shift, but when that time came she said she couldnt find it and said she would give it to me my next shift.x200B;Red flag 2: After that, she asked if I would just prefer to be paid in cash because its easier for me and for her, and thats what she does for other student workers. Im not dumb and understand that is considered working under the table, so I declined and insisted that I would prefer to be on payroll for taxing purposes. She agrees and says okay.My next shift comes, and I ask for it again. She spends 15 minutes hunting for it and printing it. Im already a bit suspicious, but she comes through and gives me the forms. I fill them out and bring them my next shift, and she takes them.x200B;Red Flag 3: Pay day is on the 30th of the month, so I pick up my check after my shift on the 2nd. At the end of my shift, she brings me to another room and passes me a personal check of 200 with the company name on it. I ask what happened since I was expecting a pay stub, and she said that she wants me to fill out a 109-9. I did some snooping on reddit and know thats for independent contractors. She said I am not an employee because I choose my own hours as a student. But I dont. I listed my availability for when Im not in school like any other job, and told me the time that work for my given schedule is on Tuesday, Thursday at 3pm, Saturday at 1pm. She also gives me directions on what the kids need to be working on and dictates the schedule for the day. So in essence I am an employee. I was surprised, flustered, and not sure about what to do. I accepted the check, but have not cashed it out because I dont know how to go about reporting it on my tax return since she didnt deduct SS or Medicare.x200B;I plan on quitting today under the notion that I found another job that pays higher and is more convenient I am in the final steps of interviewing for that job technically, but I just really want out of this place and that I will work my shift today since Im not putting in 2 weeks and didnt give a heads up on quitting. I just dont want things to get complicated legally or tell her my discomfort about her essentially tax evading.x200B;Any advice on my situation and what to do today and with the personal check would be greatly appreciated! Im 22 and a college student.x200B;tldr; My boss led me to believe I was being hired as an employee, gave me a personal check, then told me I was an independent contractor. Not sure what to do with my check, how to file it, or the best way to go about quitting.x200B;EDIT: Updated to W-4. I kept the term 1099 because thats what she told me lol, but I understand that its a W-9 that I would have to fill out! Thanks for the corrections everyone.Assistant: She definitely sounds like shes trying to avoid paying payroll taxes. Theres technically nothing wrong with paying you via personal check or even cash, really as long as taxes are appropriately withheld, but it sounds like they werent. Youre right for wanting to leave this job for a better paying, hopefully above board job.I plan on quitting today under the notion that I found another job that pays higher and is more convenient I am in the final steps of interviewing for that job technically, but I really just want out of this placeYou dont owe her any reason for quitting. You dont have to tell her any reason, even if she asks, and you certainly dont need to make up a reason even if its partially true.I will work my shift today since Im not putting in weeks and didnt give a heads up on quittingYou are also not obligated to work your shift today. You are not required to give your employer any notice that you plan to terminate your own employment, the two-weeks notice rule is really just a courtesy. They dont give you two weeks notice when they fire you.I just dont want things to get complicated legally or tell her my discomfort about her essentially tax evadingAgain, you dont have to give her a reason, and if youre not comfortable telling her the reason is because you feel like taxes and your employee status arent being properly handled, you dont have to.Any advice on my situation and what to do today and with the personal check would be greatly appreciated!I wouldnt work your shift today if you plan on quitting, because I get the feeling that youre probably unlikely to have an easy time getting your last paycheck from this person. There are methods of recourse for that, but its probably easier if you just quit without building up more hours that shed owe you for and youd have to go through the process of filing a complaint to collect. Or, you could, and go through that process, and then shed get in trouble, which she deserves.As for the check, is it the correct amount for the hours you worked? At least gross pay? If so, you should cash it because you are entitled to be paid for the work you did. Make sure you record it and report it as part of your income when you file your taxes, even if you dont get a W-2 from this employer which you probably wont.Human: Thank you for your response! This has been stressing me out a lot, even though it probably shouldnt. So should I just come in and tell her personally, then leave? I technically worked this Tuesday, but I honestly would rather quit immediately and not ask for compensation for that day to avoid the trouble. x200B;Or should I just give her a call and tell her I dont want to work there anymore? What would I even say over the phone? I am a bit antsy because she has my forms with my social security and a copy of my passport. x200B;It is the correct amount of hours that I worked in gross untaxed. When reporting it as income, under what section would I put the money since I might not get a W-2? And if I do report it, is there a chance she may get caught by the IRS if she doesnt say I was an employee? Asking out of curiosity, not really concern. Assistant: So should I just come in and tell her personally, then leave?Theres no need to go in person. Id send an email so its in writing.I technically worked this Tuesday, but I honestly would rather quit immediately and not ask for compensation for that day to avoid the trouble.You are entitled to be paid for the time you worked, and it is illegal for her to not pay you. Depending on your states laws, you would likely either be entitled to payment within a certain number of days from the termination of employment or on your next regular payday. Dont let her not pay you.I am a bit antsy because she has my forms with my social security and a copy of my passport.So will every other employer you ever work for. If youre concerned she might do something nefarious with that information, then monitoring and possibly freezing your credit is a good idea. It might be a good idea regardless, really.When reporting it as income, under what section would I put the money since I might not get a W-2?I believe it would go on line 21 of form 1040, Other income. Someone else can correct me if Im wrong and it should actually be reported as wages, salaries, tips, etc.And if I do report it, is there a chance she may get caught by the IRS if she doesnt say I was an employee? Asking out of curiosity, not really concern.Probably a very slim chance, but a chance. More of a chance if you proactively inform the IRS of whats going on there, since shes probably doing this to other people as well. They dont tend to like that sort of thing.Human: I see, that makes sense. She has only contacted me via phonetext and not email, so I may just text her. Thank you again for your advice and thought you put into helping me! I really appreciate it.  <response>: Retain a copy of all your conversations just in case. 