I am an international student and am currently on CPT working on 1099 form. Is it legal to work on 1099. And I will be on OPT from October 1st. So is it legal to work on 1099 in my OPT period and on H1.

Which one will benefit me working on W-2 or on 1099?
Please tell me the answers.

Thanks
Santosh

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Originally Posted by santu_kandukuri

I am an international student and am currently on CPT working on 1099 form. Is it legal to work on 1099. And I will be on OPT from October 1st. So is it legal to work on 1099 in my OPT period and on H1.

Which one will benifit me working on W-2 or on 1099?
Please tell me the answers.

thanks
santosh

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Santosh,

I have the same question. I'm doing my CPT as an independent contractor working on a 1099 basis. I understand that your question has never been answered in this forum. However, did you get an answere from somewhere else?

Please let them know.

THANKS!

-Joe

There Are Certain Criteria That Has To Be Met To Be Legally Working On A Contract Labor Agreement, (1099 Form). You May Contact The I.r.s. And It Spells It Out Very Clearly What Is Legal.
For Example: Does The Owner Or Boss Tell You How To Fix Something, Or Just Tells You What Needs Fixing?
Do You Use Your Own Tools?
I Can't Remember The Rest , But Go And Check It Out With The I.r.s.