<prompt> Human: Recently became employed at a local business. I was informed that I am actually an independent contractor today. What does this mean for my taxes?  <response>: Note that if they are managing your day-to-day, the equipment youre using computers, printers, tools, etc. are property of the business, andor youre required to work strict hours, its unlikely you actually qualify as an independent contractor, and theyre trying to mis-characterize you to lower their own tax, payroll, and insurance burdens.Of course, if you really want the job it can be best not to rock the boat on this. They can, of course, let you go if they choose. 