<prompt> Human: Like the title says I just got a new job and apprently Im on a 1099. Really all Ive ever heard about 1099 is that it means Im a contractor. Ive also been told I can claim things as deductibles, I dont know what that means either.Anyway, the fishy part: I never filled out anything not a single piece of paperwork when I started the job, I gave my boss my full name, address, cellphone number, and that was it.I also pretty much have a dictated schedule, 9-5 monday-friday, 8-2 saturdays, although the end time is a usually a bit later I absolutely work more than 40 hours a week though, if that means anything. I think I could probably take a day off but Ive heard different things about this, and I also believe Id get fired real quick if I decided that I wanted to start at 10 or something. However, I am asked everyday see you tomorrow at 9? which to me gives the allusion that I have some choice in the matter. Finally, I get paid in check form every week, no taxes or anything taken out but its also doesnt state my hours worked or anything.So, am I being taken for a ride, and if not, what should I know about my future as a 1099-contractor-thing?edit: So it looks like it is fishy, as I suspected, luckily Ive only been there for a month or so. Thanks for all the feedback everyone.  <response>: Find a new job. A legitimate employer in the US would have you fill out a W-9 before doing work for a company as an independent contractor.From what youve stated briefly it also doesnt seem like you meet the criteria for a contractor 