Should I invoice as asked.

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Bit of a strange one this.
I started working for a flooring contractor that I have known for many years. My monthly "Salary" was agreed along with company phone/car etc.
I am a year in and although discussed periodically, he has now asked me to invoice him for every payment I have received. I believe this will leave me open to a massive tax bill as I can only assume he has not paid my NI/IT/Pension etc.
As mentioned I had asked periodically for wage slips but it was always deflected or delayed, but he has now said he needs the invoices for year end 31.03.22.
In this mess also, I have purchased my own car on finance which he includes the monthly payment amount in my monthly pay. So, I am paid £2500 per month, but since I purchased the car he has added another £380 in totalling £2880 going into my bank.
I have been paid for any expenses I have incurred so have no real outgoings to show for if I have to do a self assessment. So I am receiving the agreed net monthly salary but if I invoice it, I will be left with a tax bill.
Should I just not invoice him so he has the tax liability? Should I report him?
Can anyone suggest what I should do please?
I started working for a flooring contractor that I have known for many years. My monthly "Salary" was agreed along with company phone/car etc.
I am a year in and although discussed periodically, he has now asked me to invoice him for every payment I have received. I believe this will leave me open to a massive tax bill as I can only assume he has not paid my NI/IT/Pension etc.
As mentioned I had asked periodically for wage slips but it was always deflected or delayed, but he has now said he needs the invoices for year end 31.03.22.
In this mess also, I have purchased my own car on finance which he includes the monthly payment amount in my monthly pay. So, I am paid £2500 per month, but since I purchased the car he has added another £380 in totalling £2880 going into my bank.
I have been paid for any expenses I have incurred so have no real outgoings to show for if I have to do a self assessment. So I am receiving the agreed net monthly salary but if I invoice it, I will be left with a tax bill.
Should I just not invoice him so he has the tax liability? Should I report him?
Can anyone suggest what I should do please?
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What exactly was discussed 'periodically' - and why did you allow yourself to be deflected for a year when asking about payslips?
It certainly sounds quite a mess and as already suggested, some employment law advice might be a very good idea - and could save a lot more than you pay for the advice.
I agreed a net figure due to problems with company car tax and pension increases in a previous employ. Agreeing a net figure assured bring home pay no matter what happens.
Check with your Tax and NI records with HMRC? Then you would know, rather than assuming.
Lewis Carroll
But it would seem to be stretching credulity to think that they worked out a gross amount that allowed the OP to be paid exactly £2500 on the nose every month, even after the car appeared.