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This question is about general contractor salaries.
Does an independent contractor get a W-2?
No, an independent contractor does not get a W-2. Independent contractors receive a 1099-Misc for any freelance or independent contracting work they might perform for an employer. W-2 tax forms are reserved for employees of a business, not independent contractors.
Any employer who issues payment to independent contractors during an employment year is obligated to send them a 1099 form by January 31st. There are different variations of a 1099 form, such as the 1099-DIV form for taxable dividend income, and the 1099-MISC for payments to independent contractors.
If an independent contractor has contacted the company and they have refused to send them one or are just not responding, the IRS has given options so they don't get penalized for this issue.
In the event that contacting a particular company does not apply to your specific self-employment income situation, you should still follow the next steps regarding the IRS. You can contact the IRS using the phone number 800-829-1040.
When you call the IRS you need to be ready to give your personal information, this includes your full name, address, Social Security number, the dates you were employed, and all of the contact information from the employer who failed to give you a 1099, this last part is necessary only if it applies to your situation.
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