Hiring & Payroll
“What is the tax difference for me between a W-2 employee and another setup?”
The tax difference between a W-2 employee and another work setup often comes down to how the relationship is classified, how payroll is handled, and who is responsible for withholding and employment taxes. In a W-2 arrangement, taxes are typically processed through payroll, while other setups, such as contractor or self-employed arrangements, may shift more reporting responsibility to the worker. The details often depend on control over the work, the level of independence, and how the arrangement is documented. Benefits, expense treatment, and year-end forms can also shape the overall tax picture. Sitting down with a CPA for thirty minutes is usually enough to draw a clean line on this.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“As a freelancer hiring my first employee in Alabama, what do I need to set up?”
“As a freelancer hiring my first employee in Alaska, what do I need to set up?”
“As a freelancer hiring my first employee in Arizona, what do I need to set up?”
“As a freelancer hiring my first employee in Arkansas, what do I need to set up?”
“Should I pay someone as a 1099 contractor or an employee for tax purposes?”
“How do I know if I should hire someone as a contractor or employee for taxes?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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