My employer provided a W-2 but does not deduct Social Security nor Medicare. How does this get reported?

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June 1, 2019
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I may be considered a contractor, but the employer provided a W-2 for 2018. There are no federal income taxes, Social Security, or Medicare deductions? Do I use Schedule C to report this income?

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Best answer by Coleen3

As a contractor, your "employer" should have issued a 1099-Misc, not a W-2. W-2s are for employees and in almost all instances, the employer is required to withhold and pay into both Social Security and Medicare. Let him know that he should void the W-2 and issue the 1099. You will need to fill out a Schedule C for that form.

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As a contractor, your "employer" should have issued a 1099-Misc, not a W-2. W-2s are for employees and in almost all instances, the employer is required to withhold and pay into both Social Security and Medicare. Let him know that he should void the W-2 and issue the 1099. You will need to fill out a Schedule C for that form.