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Vanacloud
05-15-2008, 03:45 PM
How do i go about to report it? I mean i worked in this place 2 years ago (I only worked 6 months) and i made less than 2000 total... i dont have to file income tax, but anybody have real experience on what to do if they ask for a IRS file if you worked off the books? thank you
NorwichCadet
05-15-2008, 04:23 PM
what police department though? I worked off the books to for about a year as a side job....and the NYPD BI just said don't worry about it
Vanacloud
05-15-2008, 05:29 PM
NYPD... my BI was pretty persistent about it he said "Any job, Off-the books or any other, must be reported if you are to be hired"
Smitty12
05-15-2008, 06:22 PM
wow that's rare. Mine didn't give a dam just just made sure it was a lagit job and there refrance was good. And kept it moving
k85o911
05-15-2008, 07:44 PM
dont mention it then lol!
Vanacloud
05-15-2008, 09:58 PM
dont mention it then lol!

I know!! after realizing what i just did im like omg... i cant believe i just told him that.. it shouldnt even be reported in the first place, now im in a mess =\
John2008
05-15-2008, 10:08 PM
did your BI say you had to report it to the IRS or just to the BI portion?
Vanacloud
05-15-2008, 11:32 PM
did your BI say you had to report it to the IRS or just to the BI portion?

Told me to report it to the IRS and get those files
John2008
05-16-2008, 12:21 AM
Told me to report it to the IRS and get those files

they might make you pay back taxes.
John2008
05-16-2008, 12:22 AM
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Back to NYC
05-21-2008, 11:25 AM
they might make you pay back taxes.

Not only that, but bringing this to the attention of the IRS might result in them taking action against whatever employer was paying you off the books/under the table. I'm really not sure what you should do in this case.
Vanacloud
05-21-2008, 12:38 PM
UPDATE: Problem solved. Prior to working that off the books, i worked in another job that paid me through check but only a month though.. i got a tax return file on that but since its so little i dont have to file. I gave that to my BI today and i told him the work that i did, the one i wrote int he booklet, was only for experience and i did not get paid. Then he said ah ok dont worry about it
John2008
05-21-2008, 03:28 PM
UPDATE: Problem solved. Prior to working that off the books, i worked in another job that paid me through check but only a month though.. i got a tax return file on that but since its so little i dont have to file. I gave that to my BI today and i told him the work that i did, the one i wrote int he booklet, was only for experience and i did not get paid. Then he said ah ok dont worry about it

that's good, are you set to go into the July academy with us yet?
Vanacloud
05-21-2008, 03:30 PM
that's good, are you set to go into the July academy with us yet?

My Psych is still under Review :mad: Its already been 2 and a half month already... im getting really worried
John2008
05-21-2008, 03:37 PM
My Psych is still under Review :mad: Its already been 2 and a half month already... im getting really worried

oooo, that's a tough one because they can take up to a year to make their decision. Did the psych of the NYPD get your paper work yet?
Vanacloud
05-21-2008, 04:20 PM
oooo, that's a tough one because they can take up to a year to make their decision. Did the psych of the NYPD get your paper work yet?


I know... my BI already told me it can take up to a year but oh well.. im only 22 years old i think i waiting another year wont be to bad since im still in school getting my bachelors... and nope the psych never asked for my paperwork
NorwichCadet
05-21-2008, 05:21 PM
NYPD--> if they can't confirm it or prove it don't tell them
Vanacloud
05-21-2008, 06:38 PM
NYPD--> if they can't confirm it or prove it don't tell them

Ya i learned that THE HARD WAY lol
NorwichCadet
05-21-2008, 08:45 PM
I know... my BI already told me it can take up to a year but oh well.. im only 22 years old i think i waiting another year wont be to bad since im still in school getting my bachelors... and nope the psych never asked for my paperwork



as long as u have the option to retire before 50 i think anyone would be happy. Hmm call up APD see what they say.
PTLovesMe81
05-22-2008, 10:06 PM
NYPD--> if they can't confirm it or prove it don't tell them

Ya i learned that THE HARD WAY lol

I talked about this on another thread a few months ago but I wanted to reiterate it because I think it is important.

In this case, yea its just a BS job that you had for a few weeks and it was easier to just ignore it/pretend it didnt happen than deal with it.

I think you were smart to disclose that, and anything else you felt like you needed to disclose.

Remember integrity and honesty when you are applying for this job. Its important and although it doesn't seem like the NYPD will catch stupid things like this, you never know. If you work 19 years and they somehow find out that you lied on your applciation or background you can get FIRED. You lose your pension and everything you worked for. Is it unlikely? Yes. Is it possible? Yes.

I'd rather be honest, get the job, keep my integrity, and never have to look over my shoulder.

I sincerely believe that we are nothing without our integrity. Lose that and you are just another guy. That being said, end of advice, good luck with the rest of the process.
NYCTNT
05-23-2008, 01:28 AM
geez.. common sense must be pretty expensive these days.
John2008
05-23-2008, 01:48 AM
I talked about this on another thread a few months ago but I wanted to reiterate it because I think it is important.

In this case, yea its just a BS job that you had for a few weeks and it was easier to just ignore it/pretend it didnt happen than deal with it.

I think you were smart to disclose that, and anything else you felt like you needed to disclose.

Remember integrity and honesty when you are applying for this job. Its important and although it doesn't seem like the NYPD will catch stupid things like this, you never know. If you work 19 years and they somehow find out that you lied on your applciation or background you can get FIRED. You lose your pension and everything you worked for. Is it unlikely? Yes. Is it possible? Yes.

I'd rather be honest, get the job, keep my integrity, and never have to look over my shoulder.

I sincerely believe that we are nothing without our integrity. Lose that and you are just another guy. That being said, end of advice, good luck with the rest of the process.

My friend just told me about a guy who was asked to resigned while in the academy, because the guys BI found out about a fight that he had 4years ago, the police were called and everything but the guy never reported it on his background. THAT SUCKS.
bxhousing
05-23-2008, 02:57 AM
geez.. common sense must be pretty expensive these days.

Right?

If you feel the need to "confess" issues about your background (or anything else) find a priest and don't post it online in a public forum. Or do...
bxhousing
05-23-2008, 03:00 AM
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NorwichCadet
05-23-2008, 12:40 PM
My friend just told me about a guy who was asked to resigned while in the academy, because the guys BI found out about a fight that he had 4years ago, the police were called and everything but the guy never reported it on his background. THAT SUCKS.



i think that's a little different then the off the books case. It is true abuot getting fired by one minor thing lying by either committing a crime or lying about yuor GPA by .1 Pt lying is lying in there eyes and they could use it against u. My neighbors who are both retired NCPD HW and NYPD HW told me that retire when you get the chance.