I love a good play on words. But my least favorite play on words is the “oxymoron.” In business, where it is best to avoid being clearly misunderstood, oxymora should be avoided. Perhaps the one ...

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 ...

A W2 is a tax form issued to employees who earned more than $600 for the year by their employers after the conclusion of every calendar year. It reports the employee’s wages, commissions, tips and ...

From ride-sharing apps to the rise of mobile delivery services, many Americans have turned to the gig economy to earn extra money. Currently, 36% of employed individuals are independent workers, and ...

If you’re one of the growing number of independent contractors, retirement planning can sometimes seem daunting given the lack of access to a traditional retirement account like a 401(k). Fortunately, ...

Whether you receive a 1099 or a W2 form at tax time can make a big difference in your life. Photo: Alan Clark, Flickr If you're confused by tax forms and get your 1099s mixed up with your W2, read on.

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 ...

The IRS has made significant changes as to how non-employee compensation must be reported. In the past, compensation of $600 or more paid to non-employees for services in the course of a trade or ...

DEAR CARRIE: I just started working in a sales position that pays me a salary plus commissions, or "bonuses," as my employer calls the extra pay. The company does not take out taxes from the bonuses ...