Ep 41: Pros and Cons to Hiring a W-2 Employee or 1099 Contractor

In today’s episode, Allan and Eric discuss the difference between hiring a 1099 contractor and a W-2 employee. First, a 1099 contractor is a considered self-employed independent contractor. While a W-2 employee receives a wage or salary, and benefits. When deciding whether to structure new hires as W-2 employee or 1099 contractor, a pest control owner should be aware of the legal implications of both. The IRS has developed a short test to determine independent contractor status, visit www.IRS.Gov to read through the list.