{"id":7,"date":"2017-07-25T06:19:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T06:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/irs-form-1099\/post\/2017\/07\/25\/differences-between-form-1099-and-w2.aspx"},"modified":"2023-06-07T12:05:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T12:05:54","slug":"differences-between-form-1099-and-w2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/differences-between-form-1099-and-w2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Differ Form 1099 and W2 Form? – Independent Contractors Vs Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many taxpayers confuse themselves with the 1099 form and W2 form as both forms serve different purposes for workers. Federal Income Tax forms 1099<\/span><\/a><\/span> and W2 are used to report an individual\u2019s income which is earned from various sources throughout the financial year. But each form is issued under different scenarios and it requires different approaches when you file federal income taxes. If you are an independent contractor, you must file 1099-MISC Form; if you are an employee you must file W-2 Form with IRS. This article briefs you on the basics of W2 forms and 1099 forms so that it avoids misperception while you file the tax.<\/span><\/p>\n

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