Federal, or state, income tax is a tax ONLY on federal or state income.
The ubiquitous lack of understanding comes from the definition of words. “Trade or business”, “income”, “wages”, “employee” & “employer” all have their own definitions described in 26USC which are all totally different than what the masses think they mean.
If you do not correct the information the “payer” sends to the IRS then it stands as true.
The guide is simple walk-through of a few forms you need to file to get what is rightfully and legally yours. The whole process takes 15-30 minutes.