<prompt> Human: Okay so I have a couple questions about my taxes I will be paying at the end of this year. Heres some background:I work in the automotive industry in a mom and pop type shop. I absolutely love where I am working and who I work with. I plan on being at my shop for quite a while. My boss pays me weekly, in cash. I dont believe he is deducting anything for taxes. I dont exist on a payroll. I believe I am considered unemployed to the government but the NSA knows about this now I suppose lol. I make anywhere from 100-400 dollars a week. Im payed on commission but in about a year my boss will be giving me a weekly rate along with my commission, still cash. I do not plan on leaving the shop. I may not agree with everything my boss does but he is a really good friend along with my co worker. We always have eachothers backs and he takes care of me and I am learning at an exponential rate. What will I have to do for taxes at the end of this coming year? Im not looking to scam the system but I just want to know what Ill be in for and how to prepare. Thank you for your time and advice.  <response>: You might like your friend, but youre getting screwed on taxes in this arrangement. Youre on the hook for the full amount of social security and medicare tax vs. 12 that a regular employee would. Because youre self-employed, you really should be making estimated tax payments throughout the year. 