I think it's become painfully obvious, as a part of the destruction of the middle-class in the USA, that lots of Part 135 light charter companies these days are in direct violation of IRS law when issuing 1099's to pilot employees that are supposed to be issued W-2.
Every Part 135 pilot is living by the schedule put together by the certificate holder, using the company equipment provided by the company and being told how to dress. That's an EMPLOYEE, not a contractor.
Well, the IRS is now cracking down on blood-sucking companies that make lives, already hard, even harder on pilots.
If you're a Part 135 op owner, it's time to play it by the book and stop screwing over your employees. You aught to be ashamed of yourselves! The pendulum is starting to swing back to the favor of labor.
IRS and DOL Worker Misclassification Enforcement Steps Up
To anonymously report intentional payroll misclassification at a Part 135 Operation, follow this link.
Government Contacts « No Misclassification!
I posted the same links over in the Flight Schools forum.
Here's more IRS info. More specifically, go to page 7.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15a.pdf
You are an employee when told:
· When and where to do the work.
· What tools or equipment to use.
· What workers to hire or to assist with the work.
· Where to purchase supplies and services.
· What work must be performed by a specified individual.
· What order or sequence to follow.