<prompt> Human: I am working 10 an hour at a place doing chores in cold weather. Owner is going to 1099 me at the end of year with hours because he says Im a independent contractor.So if I have to pay 10-20 back in taxes then Id be making 8-9 an hour. Right?What should I do?BTW I live in Michigan  <response>: No, youe making 10hour. Minimum wage is before tax, not after. That would make no sense and be so so difficult to actually know whats going on. Whether or not youre actually an IC is a different issue. 