<prompt> Human: I want to add some info: First, i made a gross of about 20k, 13k of which is on a 1099 and 7k which is on w-2. The w-2 has had all the standard deductions, but having been practically clueless to how the 1099 worked, I am left clueless on how to do my taxes. Normally I just use turbo taxes, but now I dont know if I am technically a small buisness and thus can deduct such things such as miles and other work expenses. Further, it seems that I have to pay the full 15.3 of Fica taxes instead of half, but I dont know if that applies to the gross pay, or if I can deduct from gross and have the tax burden lowered. I wish I had done more research into this before hand, because I am not too well equipped to pay roughly 2k in taxes. I have circa 8k in possible work deductions, which I believe will help me a ton. Any hel is much appreciated!  <response>: Everything about what theyve done is wrong. Employers dont get to choose your classification between W2 and 1099 the IRS sets the rules and theres no legal way for them to pay you both as a W2 and 1099 because that in itself means it should only be classified as a W2 position. I would seek the guidance of a tax professional not HR Block becuase this is kinda sketchy 