Whatever they're offering, it doesn't do you any good (or harm). W-2 is for employees and shows your wages, salaries and tips, plus any amount withheld for state and federal income tax. The alternative is a 1099 which just shows how much you were paid as a contractor. You'll end up paying the same tax either way unless you have some unusual tax situation. Either they're stupid or they think you are. You can't take any deductions on a W-2. You report the income it shows and deduct elsewhere on your return with your customer or employer not knowing what you deduct. The company doesn't pay your taxes: it withholds tax for you and sends to the IRS. Otherwise you would have to pay it yourself.

Whatever they're offering, it doesn't do you any good (or harm). W-2 is for employees and shows your wages, salaries and tips, plus any amount withheld for state and federal income tax. The alternative is a 1099 which just shows how much you were paid as a contractor. You'll end up paying the same tax either way unless you have some unusual tax situation. Either they're stupid or they think you are. You can't take any deductions on a W-2. You report the income it shows and deduct elsewhere on your return with your customer or employer not knowing what you deduct. The company doesn't pay your taxes: it withholds tax for you and sends to the IRS. Otherwise you would have to pay it yourself.