Which Tax Form to Give Your Independent Contractor: 1099 vs W-2

Does it make sense to provide an independent contractor 1099 vs W-2 form? In this article, we at AMS will help you figure out worker tax classifications and when to hire an independent contractor.     Classifying 1099 Independent Contractors and W-2 Employees Determining a worker’s tax classification usually comes down to the nature of […]

Employee Classification: How to Switch from 1099 to W-2

Congratulations on bringing another member onto your team! As an employer, you might need to figure out how to switch from 1099 to W-2. You would help an independent contractor make this transition if you wanted to make them an employee. If you are hoping to bring another full-time employee onto your business team, this […]

How to File Taxes with a 1099 and W-2

As you start to gather information for tax season, you might wonder how to file taxes with a 1099 and W-2. If your company employs a range of workers, then each worker comes with their own tax responsibilities. At AMS, we can help you determine how to file taxes with a W-2 and 1099.   […]

Consultant: 1099 vs W-2?

Trying to figure out whether to give a consultant 1099 vs W-2 designation? At AMS, we can help you learn about that decision and file the appropriate tax forms. A consultant has some sort of expertise in a given field, like IT, human resource, operations, management, or strategy. You might hire a consultant if your […]

Tax Perspective: Employees Going From W-2 to 1099

If you have an employee going from W-2 to 1099 in your company, AMS is here to help. We will provide a couple examples of when this transition, an employee going from W-2 to 1099, would be appropriate. Of course, we will also let you know how AMS can support you in that transition.   […]

Is 1099 Better Than W-2?

Unsure whether to classify a worker as employee or independent contractor? Let’s find out the answer to, “Is 1099 better than W-2?”     Sometimes, this question can be answered by your company’s needs alone. Consider some factors for whether independent contractors are better hires than employees. Does your BLANK require short-term workers for a […]

Is a W-2 The Same As a 1099?

Is a W-2 the same as a 1099? The answer is no. Identifying the difference between employees and independent contractors, as well as their corresponding W-2 and 1099 forms, is very important as an employer. Even though the IRS provides some guidelines for how to classify workers, there is still room for error. Lots of […]

When Does Moving from W2 to 1099 Make Sense?

As an employer, you likely know the difference between a W2 and a 1099 worker, but you may not know what moving from W2 to 1099 entails. The IRS lays out clear distinctions between the two types of employees to ensure employers do not misclassify their workers. Employers face legal consequences if they do not […]

LLC: W-2 or 1099?

An LLC is a limited liability company, but how does it file? LLC: W-2 or 1099? In order to answer that question, we will break down what an LLC is, how an LLC is different from other business structures, and how an LLC is taxed.     What is an LLC? An LLC is a […]

Deciding Between Contractor 1099 vs W2

If you’re the owner of a new or small business, you might be weighing the costs and benefits of hiring a contractor 1099 vs W2 employees. Knowing the difference between the two workers is important in deciding which type of employee best suits your business. We have put together this guide to distinguish between a […]