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1099 vs. W-2: What Actually Changes
Going from W-2 to 1099 changes who pays the tax, what you can write off, and which benefits you keep. Here's what a 1099 rate has to pay to come out even.
How 1099 income actually gets taxed, without the jargon. These guides walk through the forms that land in your inbox, how self-employment tax stacks on top of income tax, and how to plan quarterly payments so April doesn’t bring a surprise bill.

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Going from W-2 to 1099 changes who pays the tax, what you can write off, and which benefits you keep. Here's what a 1099 rate has to pay to come out even.

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The 2026 mileage rates for 1099 earners, which miles count, standard rate vs. actual expenses, and the log the IRS wants to see.

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Every Schedule C expense category for 1099 earners, with real examples, car and home office rules, what belongs on your 1040, and the records to keep.

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Learn how gig worker taxes work in 2026: which 1099 forms to expect, what you can deduct, quarterly deadlines, and how much to set aside from each payout.

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Learn what Uber drivers take home after vehicle costs and IRS taxes. Calculate your net profit per hour and track deductible miles to keep what you earn.

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Learn how quarterly estimated taxes work for self-employed earners. Find out who must pay, 2026 IRS deadlines, calculation steps, and safe harbor rules.
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