<prompt> Human: I got an email from my school that my fafsa application was selected for verification and that I would need to supply a w-2 or 1099 to confirm my income as part of that. I reported my estimated income as 600 dollars from one employer for 2017 but never received anything in terms of from my employer. I was payed in cash. I called them and they claimed me as an independent contractor who they paid 375 dollars. I did not file taxes as I am a dependent and thought I was an employee. Is the best path forward to file late taxes on that 600 as an independent contractor or should I change my income to the 375 that my employers have on file and resubmit?Edit: Thanks for the help so far! I should add... The reason I never filed was because I was under the impression that I was employed, not self-employed or an independent contractor, due to rules regarding agricultural work and would not receive a w-2 due to these rules. I never specifically filled anything out or signed anything that pointed one way or the other as to employed vs self-employed. As an employee, I didnt have to file as I was claimed as a dependent on my parents taxes.  <response>: If you were paid 600.00, you need to claim all of that on your taxes. You are not protected by the incorrect 1099. The onus is on you to report all income you receive as a self employed person regardless of what is reported on a 1099. 