Question

Does it Matter if I am being W2ed vs. 1099ed?

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October 27, 2021
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Hello,

I'm in financial consulting. I have a regular 9-5 consulting job through my firm and then recently, I picked up my own client on the side. I was able to pick this client through a recruiting firm so I am being paid via W2 instead of 1099. But this is my side consulting business on my own. I am not employed by my client. I am not employed by the recruiting firm that connected us. So I am an independent contractor - however, they refuse to pay me through 1099. Does it matter? I want to be able to deduct my business expenses relating to this client - health insurance premiums, cell phone, computer, co-working space, etc.

VolvoGirl

Sorry if you are on a W2 you can not deduct expenses. Did you ask them why it's a W2? Usually employers want to pay on 1099NEC.

HollyP

I agree with @VolvoGirl if you are classified as an employee and receiving a W-2 then you cannot deduct any business expenses. It is definitely worth a discussion with your client and referral agency. The IRS has some helpful information here that you will want to review as well.

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