Don't forget that if you're filing with Form 8919, you still need to report your income somewhere. Generally, you'll report it on line 1 of your 1040 (wages) rather than on Schedule C (self-employment). Make sure you check the right code on Form 8919 too - probably Code G if you're filing an SS-8 at the same time.

Hey Mateo, I totally understand your stress about this situation - it's really frustrating when employers try to shift their tax burden onto employees. Based on what you've described (set schedules, uniforms, supervision, using their equipment), you were definitely misclassified as a contractor. Here's my advice: Don't wait for them to send you documents that may never come. Start documenting everything you can remember or find - any pay stubs, bank deposits, text messages about work schedules, photos of you in their uniform, anything that shows you were treated as an employee. You should absolutely file Form SS-8 to get an official determination, but don't let that delay your tax filing. Go ahead and file Form 8919 with your return using your best estimate of your total earnings from bank records. This way you'll only pay the employee portion of FICA taxes instead of the full self-employment tax. The key is to file on time even without their cooperation. The IRS understands these situations happen and has procedures in place to help workers like you. Document what you can, file the appropriate forms, and let the IRS sort out the employer's non-compliance. You're protecting yourself by following the proper procedures, even if it creates problems for the bakery - that's their responsibility for misclassifying you in the first place.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I had a similar issue last year with my dependents not being recognized properly. The key is to check your Account Transcript on the IRS website - it will show exactly what information they have on file for your dependents versus what you submitted. In my case, one of my kids' SSN had a transposed digit from when I originally filed. I had to file Form 1040X (Amended Return) with the correct information and it took about 12-16 weeks to get the additional refund processed. Make sure to include copies of Social Security cards and birth certificates as supporting documentation. The good news is that once they process the correction, you'll get the full amount you're owed plus any interest!

Quick tip: make sure you keep checking your transcript weekly. Sometimes they dont even send updates when they process stuff

I'm dealing with the exact same situation! Filed my amended return in November, got the 4883c letter in December, verified through id.me immediately, and still nothing on my transcripts. It's so frustrating because you do everything they ask and then just... wait indefinitely. At least we're not alone in this mess! 😤

Went thru this last month! Here's what they asked me for: - Last paystub from 2024 - All W2s - Photo ID - Utility bill for address verification Did everything online and got my refund exactly 19 days later

Just went through this last week! The whole process was actually pretty straightforward. Make sure you have all your docs ready before you start - W2s, last paystub, driver's license, and a recent utility bill. The ID.me verification took about 15 minutes once I had everything uploaded. Still waiting on my refund but the IRS website shows it's processing. Good luck! 🤞

One approach nobody mentioned - you could also report this on Line 8z "Other Income" on Schedule 1 with a description like "Reimbursed travel expenses - see offsetting expense" and then deduct the same amount on Line 24b "Other deductions" with a note about travel expense reimbursement. This way you're not filing a Schedule C which might trigger more questions about self-employment, but you're still reporting the 1099-NEC amount so it matches IRS records. Net tax effect is zero.

Just to add another perspective - make sure you keep detailed documentation of everything related to this situation. Save copies of the original receipts your husband paid, the reimbursement from Company Y, any correspondence about the interview assignment from his employer, and the 1099-NEC itself. If the IRS ever questions this, having a clear paper trail showing that: 1) He was on assignment for his W-2 employer 2) He paid expenses out of pocket first 3) Company Y reimbursed those exact expenses 4) No services were provided to Company Y ...will make it much easier to explain that this was a misclassified reimbursement, not taxable income. Documentation is your best friend in situations like this where forms don't tell the whole story. I'd still recommend trying to get Company Y to correct the 1099-NEC first, but if they won't, the Schedule 1 approach mentioned by Sophia is probably the cleanest way to handle it on your return.