Quote Originally Posted by Ditchdigger View Post
If they were reporting (currently), to the IRS, don't you think they'd also have your SS# or EIN on file? I've never been asked for that info...
That's what I was wondering as well. I've been self employed for over 20 years and have had employees as well as sub-contractors and a W-4 form is usually used to get this info. Like Re-cycler said most times your taking in cash so it's kind of on the honor system, but if you want to write off truck expenses, supplies, home office or work area etc., you are going to want to show that your bringing in money. Due to higher gas prices they did raise the mileage deduction recently. Your truck in many cases can actually put money in your pocket by driving it provided it doesn't suck up too much gas and have a huge monthly payment for a loan and insurance.