<prompt> Human: I live in California and Ive been offered by a security company to work security at a cannabis farm. Since its a cannabis farm, they pay cash only. That means no taxes involve which is a problem. What I need help is how would I pay taxes so I wont be convicted of tax evasion. Do I need to hire someone? Should I stay at my current job? Would I be paying more taxes if I take the job?Assistant: They would have to 1099 you. The weed industry is heavily regulated and taxed --- they are clearly circumventing some of this somewhere along the line. I would guess they are doing some shady business. Human: Whats 1099?  <response>: An IRS form used for among other things reporting income for independent contractors. 