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    sachin2907 Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 30, 2009, 07:54 PM
    Can I work on 1099 on OPT
    Hi,

    I am an International Graduate of May 2009.
    I just started my opt on 2nd July 2009 and I worked for a company as Post Opt Unpaid Internship. Now the company is planning to hire me as Contractor on 1099.
    So I don't know what is exactly 1099 is ?
    Am I eligible to work on 1099 in my OPT period?
    If not then what are the other options I can put forward to my Employer.
    The other information which he provided is my Tax will not be with hold.
    So how does this prove that I am working for some one in order to avoid my unemployment days on opt.
    I would highly appreciate help.

    Thank you in advance.
    Sachin
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    Sep 1, 2009, 09:58 AM

    1099 is a taxation status from the employer perspective. It is a "self-employed" status for IRS tax filing purposes. The employer will not withhold or pay taxes, you do it on your own, generally as an "independent contractor". Good luck.
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    Sep 1, 2009, 10:02 AM
    Hi DCcityboy,

    Thanks for clarifying my perspective with respect to TAX.
    But I am more conecerned here in the status on which I work on 1099 is OPT is a valid status or not.

    Thank you,

    Sachin Kothari
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    Sep 1, 2009, 03:26 PM

    Yes, you can work and be paid as a 1099 contractor with your OPT EAD.
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