How you’re classified as an employee will affect how you file your taxes. So, does that mean you’re a W-2 or a 1099 employee? If you’re an employee, you’ll receive a W-2. And if you’re an independent ...

In 2025, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows a new "super catch-up provision" for individuals who turn ages 60 to 63 before the end of ...

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While many employers use the term "1099 employee" as a means to distinguish independent contractors from the company's W-2 employees, no such term exists from a legal standpoint. In fact, in addition ...

Why It’s Crucial to Classify Your Employees Correctly (1099 Contractors vs. W-2 Employees) Your email has been sent Understand the key differences between 1099 contractors and W-2 employees to ...

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A 1099 form is a document that businesses use to report various types of government payments to both the IRS and payees. This includes payments for services, dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and ...

If you’re a freelancer, contractor or 1099 employee, you may not have the structure of a steady paycheck, health insurance or corporate matching retirement program that your staffer friends have. You ...