[batman53201]

Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

No i didn't collect unemployment I don't like leeching off the system. The job I want to work is at the post office, I know the postmaster and said he would help me get the job. I'm only worried because since it's a government job, I'm worried that the government will check up to see if I paid taxes and what not? Should I be worried?

I work for USPS I ddon'tthink they check on taxes . its technically not a "government job" , well except all the paid holidays

[DagoCountyGee]

Originally Posted by batman53201

I work for USPS I ddon'tthink they check on taxes . its technically not a "government job" , well except all the paid holidays

Phew! I guess I'm good then. Thanks for all your replies guys!

[2012-1822]

I've been in a similar situation. Don't worry about how you got paid. If you can legitimately account for that time then put it down. Don't lie about it. They really shouldn't ask what your tax status was. But you weren't under the table. You were a contract worker.

After that if you paid taxes that's up to you, I'm not asking, I don't want know. Just leave it at contract worker, but don't put contract worker on the resume, just what you did and when you did it.

[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by skipinminn

Self employed private contractor. for 5 years

What he said.

[satxrider]

Originally Posted by jewel25

No if you are self employed or sub contracted a good recruiter will ask for references of people who worked with you, clients or other businesses you may have worked with.

Good to know..., maybe some companies do that. but I have never seen that occur in the 15 years I've been interviewing and hiring at a Fortune 200 company. We might check references but we aren't about to start calling the clients of a self employed candidate.


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[ratfinkharley]

Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

No i didn't collect unemployment I don't like leeching off the system.

Getting paid under the table and not paying taxes is leeching off the system.

Just state you were a 1099 contractor. But you did cheat the system, so any risk you have is self imposed.

Good luck with the job search. Look forward to you joining all us other tax burdened citizens.