Federal comparison tool

Compare 1099 and W-2 Federal Tax Estimates

Place federal tax estimates for user-entered 1099 and W-2 pay beside each other under the same selected tax year, filing status, and stated assumptions.

How to read this comparison

The columns use user-entered amounts and estimate selected federal components. Benefits and other excluded factors can affect a real-world comparison.

A person and qualified advisor evaluate the full arrangement. The broader judgment question is discussed in the 1099 vs W-2 guide.

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Items outside this comparison

State and local taxes
Itemized deductions
Tax credits
Retirement contributions
Self-employed health insurance deductions
Benefits valuation
Paid leave
Employment protections
Reimbursements
Entity-level tax elections
Partnership, S corporation, or C corporation tax calculations
Household income not entered through an approved field
Filing, payment submission, or preparation of any tax form
Worker-classification decisions
Recommendations about which working arrangement a person should choose
Tax or legal advice

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