Hi All,
This question regards the benefits of being an independent contractor versus being a salaried worker. I'm hoping I have found the right forum. if not, please redirect me.
I am a IT (information tech) consultant working for two employers and currently receiving W-2 wages from both. Because I get FICA deducted from both salaries I end up with a nice refund check every April (typically around $7,500).
One employer has given me the option of becoming an independent contractor and receiving 10-99 wages rather than W-2. Of course, I understand that would eliminate my FICA refund check every year, but perhaps there would be advantages which could outweigh that?
The gross annual income from the employer is about $40,000. Based on that, can anyone comment on whether it would make more financial sense for me to establish a small business, or do whatever is necessary to establish myself as an independent contractor? Would there be deductions or other tax/income offsets which would result in a larger net income (as opposed to the $7500 FICA refund I get annually). I do have a leased car, I own a home, and I do require business-related equipment and services (computers, internet services, etc).
Thanks for any advice/pointers/etc.
-Dave H.
This question regards the benefits of being an independent contractor versus being a salaried worker. I'm hoping I have found the right forum. if not, please redirect me.
I am a IT (information tech) consultant working for two employers and currently receiving W-2 wages from both. Because I get FICA deducted from both salaries I end up with a nice refund check every April (typically around $7,500).
One employer has given me the option of becoming an independent contractor and receiving 10-99 wages rather than W-2. Of course, I understand that would eliminate my FICA refund check every year, but perhaps there would be advantages which could outweigh that?
The gross annual income from the employer is about $40,000. Based on that, can anyone comment on whether it would make more financial sense for me to establish a small business, or do whatever is necessary to establish myself as an independent contractor? Would there be deductions or other tax/income offsets which would result in a larger net income (as opposed to the $7500 FICA refund I get annually). I do have a leased car, I own a home, and I do require business-related equipment and services (computers, internet services, etc).
Thanks for any advice/pointers/etc.
-Dave H.