Employee vs Independent Contractor Tax Differences | W-2 vs 1099

In this video I compare the tax differences between being taxed as an employee vs. an independent contractor being taxed as a sole proprietor as well as an independent contractor electing to be taxed as an S Corporation. You'll learn how much more you should ask for in pay if considering to be treated as an independent contractor.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Topic: Employee vs Contractor Taxes
01:30 Taxes as an Employee
02:36 Taxes as Contractor (Sole Proprietor)
03:44 Taxes as Contractor (S Corp)
05:50 S Corp Fees
06:46 How much more pay to ask for
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  • @johndeneen980
    @johndeneen9802 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job! Every home in America should have an LLC owned by a Trust. You can add Self Directed Solo 401k, Roth IRA, and HSA. ALL SELF DIRECTED so you keep more of that money and pay no taxes.

  • @maryjohnson9676

    @maryjohnson9676

    Жыл бұрын

    Would love a video or info on this. Awesome info

  • @GoMandiMartin
    @GoMandiMartin2 жыл бұрын

    This was wonderful! Thank you :)

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome….thanks for the feedback!

  • @Alchemist718
    @Alchemist7182 ай бұрын

    Worst is when you’re a 1099 and they treat you like a W-2, dress code, when to show up, and how and what to do.

  • @ranelgallardo7031

    @ranelgallardo7031

    Ай бұрын

    That’s a labor law violation and that deserves a lawsuit

  • @FinalFlaaaash
    @FinalFlaaaash Жыл бұрын

    Great content John, but I think you should place more emphasis on the business expenses (utilities, food, travel, car payment, insurance, cell phone, etc.) that dramatically increase savings through the s corp structure. Additionally, what about distractions and corporate dividends? Isn’t that income that can be taxed differently?

  • @richieguerra09
    @richieguerra092 ай бұрын

    Appreciate the information sir.

  • @drinkingwithyourdad2994
    @drinkingwithyourdad2994 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @alirezatahsini6440
    @alirezatahsini6440 Жыл бұрын

    Wow such a good explaination

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alireza - glad you found it helpful!

  • @fleeceactress
    @fleeceactress5 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Thanks. Are there any situations in which a worker would end up paying LESS tax as an independent contractor, than if they were earning the same amount of money as an employee?

  • @joanferreira3896
    @joanferreira38962 жыл бұрын

    An LLC also has to pay liability insurance which is quite a bit- esp. in construction.

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes - definitely something to consider!

  • @henoksolomon8227
    @henoksolomon8227 Жыл бұрын

    Please can you share the excel you used to digest it again myself?

  • @Hanna2sun
    @Hanna2sun Жыл бұрын

    Why is federal income tax rate is so different for John as employee and John as sole prop? I’m a little bit confused here, did you just assume there are some expense that reduce the total 120k tax liability?

  • @Poohbify
    @Poohbify9 ай бұрын

    I am trying to figure this out. I am an employee and the company I am with won't do a 1099. Unfortunately.. I'd be interested to know more on what things a W2 Employer could do to reduce their taxes.

  • @kaurrrr1689
    @kaurrrr16892 жыл бұрын

    Does croporate tax prsn needs w2 or 1099

  • @dahonkeynigga
    @dahonkeynigga Жыл бұрын

    Liked commented subscribed. Great content

  • @Candired00
    @Candired00 Жыл бұрын

    This is great content; however, if one works as an Independent Consultant (1099) and or Corp 2 Corp as an IT/Digital Consultant, most firms would pay more per hour or day than one would receive as a Permanent/Full-time Employee. I see you mentioned that at the end of the video, but I would be interested in seeing more on that bit if that makes sense. Cheers

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, your question/comment makes sense. It really depends on how much value you assign to the benefits being offered if you were a W-2 employee. For example, if you have a spouse, and that spouse is an employee working somewhere with great health insurance, you can join their plan. Conversely, if your not married or your spouse's employer doesn't have health insurance, then you have to go shop for that yourself and maybe pay $1,000/month for it.

  • @stefancasale8932
    @stefancasale89322 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Thank you for video! very informative. I hope you can answer this question and it makes sense. I make about $70k as a contractor through W-2. Would I save money on taxes if I created an LLC C-corp? It seems that I would, my employer does not pay health care, milage, retirement or PTO. I basically just get paid for what I do and they take taxes out instead of me having a 1099.

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Stefan....appreciate your question but too much to try and figure out via KZread comments. If you want, you can schedule a Q&A session with me on my website and we can chat about it.

  • @valquiriacardoso2449
    @valquiriacardoso244911 ай бұрын

    Hi, I make around 92k year, my boss wants to pay me something like 60% of my salary on W-2 and 40% on 1099. So is it good for me as an employee or I shouldn't do it ??

  • @tigreytigrey8537
    @tigreytigrey8537 Жыл бұрын

    Also you don't get workers comp if you take sub contractor route

  • @rd65729
    @rd6572920 күн бұрын

    Hi, is the S-Corp distributions taxed? And if so, is it at the W2 employee's tax rate?

  • @XFiorentti
    @XFiorentti Жыл бұрын

    I'm freelancing for a tech company as a Project Manager...they're hiring me as a 1099 instead of a W2 employee. I am getting paid hourly and yearly I will be earning $300K working regular a regular 40 hour week. What would you recommend I do? this is the first time I'm working as a 1099 contractor any recommendations will be totally appreciated. How can I hire you?

  • @neetrab
    @neetrab Жыл бұрын

    If I don't remember anything else in this video, I'll remember "don't wish for it, work for it"

  • @adilRafaa
    @adilRafaa2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the clarification ! can a person have 2 jobs at the same time ? one on 1099 and other on W4?

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you meant one on 1099 and other on W-2…yes, you can have both. Be sure to watch my video on this topic related to W-2 and small business.

  • @herbertsmith9950
    @herbertsmith99502 жыл бұрын

    Currently I gross 42.50 /hr as contracted and net 39.00 / hr. In 3 months I will be a full time convert. I will have to ask for 55.72 /hr to make the same money due to increase in taxes? Does that mean I will have to ask for around 60/hr?

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Herbert...a little confused by your questions. Are you going from contractor to employee or from employee to contractor? Either way, every scenario is slightly different so it will be difficult to answer here. If you want to, you can go to my website and schedule some time for us to talk through your scenario.

  • @zipjackson
    @zipjackson2 жыл бұрын

    Trying to dip my toes into 1099 basis. Wondering if you offer tax consultation

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Thanks for watching. You can visit my website and schedule a 30-minute Q&A session to ask your questions.

  • @eriniis
    @eriniis Жыл бұрын

    But why aren’t you mentioning the many many deductions that you can get from being an independent contractor 🙁

  • @sheff66666

    @sheff66666

    8 ай бұрын

    That’s what I’m saying. What about deductions…

  • @user-qh6ux1pt6p
    @user-qh6ux1pt6p Жыл бұрын

    What about retirement contributions? I’m gonna get double pay.

  • @nerassurdo
    @nerassurdo4 ай бұрын

    Super confusing why John and spose pay income tax of 25.9K as full time employees, but only 19.2K as independent contractor. How does that work??? Why would the federal income tax decrease as independent contractor?

  • @Rick_Sanchez_Jr.
    @Rick_Sanchez_Jr. Жыл бұрын

    How is 1099 even legal? It’s a complete ripoff for the employee

  • @DAMNBABY123
    @DAMNBABY1232 жыл бұрын

    It’s.. December is it too late to file LLC Paperwork?

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Melissa....Its no longer December but if it still was, I would likely advise you that it is too late. Watch my video about "when" to form an LLC etc. and it will help clarify this for you.

  • @Retrosenescent
    @Retrosenescent2 жыл бұрын

    Damn... so I would need to make $150k as a contractor to break even with my current full-time employee job at 105k

  • @SasukeStand
    @SasukeStand Жыл бұрын

    Adding the spous made it confusing

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry - most people who ask me this question were married. In the future, I may do one without a spouse. Don't let the spouse income confuse you....it's just that whatever the spouses salary is in the video ($60k) would reduce the amount of federal and state income taxes paid. Focus more on the social security and medicare tax savings, those taxes would be the same with or without a spouse.

  • @joburke10
    @joburke102 жыл бұрын

    I know this material slightly dated but the concepts are still the same I would say that you need to have a multiple of 2.15 just to be safe that way you're covering your taxes

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there....is the 2.15 multiple you are referencing related to hourly wage as an employee? To use an example, if you're earning $20/hour as a W-2 employee, you should ask for $43 ($20 x 2.15) an hour as an independent contractor?

  • @wak6470
    @wak64702 жыл бұрын

    I'm working agency work 12week contract apparently i quit working after 2 weeks working because unpaid me payday because they didn't pay me I'm only earned $2000 one time payment can I still take home without paying tax pls need explanation before I submitted my forms

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure I understand your question but sounds like you have $2,000 of income which you will receive a 1099 for.

  • @mannysingh8509
    @mannysingh8509 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Can we set up some time to speak?

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure Manny - you can visit my website, navimarajcpa.com and schedule time on my calendar there.

  • @johndeneen980
    @johndeneen9802 жыл бұрын

    Independent contractor is the only way to fly.

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey John! You’ve been a contractor for a while? Was this video helpful or perhaps you knew this info already?

  • @johndeneen980

    @johndeneen980

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NaviMarajCPA 18 years as Ind Con. Video very helpful!

  • @NaviMarajCPA

    @NaviMarajCPA

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johndeneen980 glad to hear that! Thanks for watching.

  • @pierlouis7325

    @pierlouis7325

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have child support.lol

  • @blk06eclipse
    @blk06eclipse3 ай бұрын

    Simplemente no trabaje 1099 porque el empleador carece de fondos. O simplemente no te valoran a ti ni a tus habilidades.

  • @joshuarock4631
    @joshuarock4631 Жыл бұрын

    no wonder i play more lol

  • @faithlaurenronning3416
    @faithlaurenronning34163 ай бұрын

    Just randomly came up with this but.."John" makes 2X what his "wife" makes

  • @blk06eclipse
    @blk06eclipse3 ай бұрын

    they don't value you or your skill. they are taking advantage of you

  • @FAMOUSDOSE
    @FAMOUSDOSE Жыл бұрын

    can i get that exel

  • @olivercollins4836
    @olivercollins4836 Жыл бұрын

    Nice try but this info is incomplete and wrong