Question on past employment..

He still employed you, So yes use him

 

If you paid any taxes within the last 4 years you should have w-2 forms,self employed or not.I would just explain to the companies what kind of work you did etc.

 

I've been through a couple employers that changed names or got bought out...do you think it will be ok to use the previous supervisor as the employment verification?

 

He will have 1099's... not W-2's, for each year of self employment. They will ask for your Schedule C, part of a buisness tax filing (profit & loss), if you did not declare expenses against the income.......your proof will be a copy of each years 1099, and a letter from your one and only customer (your boss) stating that you worked for him full time in the capacity of (what you did) and the dates you worked for him (make sure no gaps!).........sometime they will ask to have it notorized ( something your local full service bank can due for a small fee, make sure you know their terms of notorizing, as they make need to see him sign it in person, and prove who he is....like a driver Lic)

 

As long he can proof pass employment he should be fine.

 

If you received 1099's then just use that "employer's" name. It's not likely that you will have to show any kind of proof. You will most likely have to provide a current number for any employer. They only verify employment.

 

I had a former employer that could not be reached, So I had to fax over tax return info