What Is the Difference Between a W-2 Employee and a 1099 Contractor?
Posted on January 1, 2026 by Parker Bennett
People who work, freelancers, startups, and established businesses in the US need to know the difference between a W-2 employee and a 1099 independent contractor. This classification has an effect on taxes, benefits, legal rights, the risks of not following the regulations, and long-term financial planning. A lot of folks still don’t know what makes […]