Hiring & Payroll
“What should I know about the tax difference if I hire a W-2 employee?”
Hiring a W-2 employee often changes the tax picture because payroll becomes part of the business’s regular recordkeeping, not just a one-time payment. The main factors usually include wage withholding, employer payroll taxes, and the added reporting tied to employment records. The answer can also depend on how the worker is classified, what benefits or reimbursements are offered, and whether state payroll rules apply in the location where the work is performed. In many cases, the difference is less about the paycheck itself and more about the ongoing compliance and filing responsibilities that come with being an employer. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
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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