1099 vs. W-2 Calculator: What the Same Salary Actually Costs You in Taxes
A free calculator comparing the same gross salary as a W-2 job versus a 1099 contract — see the real dollar gap once taxes and lost benefits are factored in.
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Gig platforms represent the digital applications and marketplaces that connect freelance service providers with independent contract work. This category addresses the unique tax obligations, income tracking methodologies, and reporting compliance required in the modern gig economy. Master your gig worker tax strategy while maximizing your flexible take-home pay.
No Tax on Tips: IRS’s February 2026 Instruction Change for Gig Workers
How the IRS’s February 25, 2026 instruction change affects the no-tax-on-tips deduction for self-employed tipped workers, and why it’s worth double-checking an early-filed return.
No Tax on Tips: What It Means for Gig Workers 2025-2028
How the new no-tax-on-tips deduction works for gig workers — the $25,000 cap, which years it covers, and why it doesn’t touch Social Security or Medicare tax.