What is a 1099 contractor?

What is a 1099 contractor?

Form 1099 is the form used to report payments to individuals not covered by a payroll tax or withholding program. “Contractors” or independent self-employed persons receive this report for their income.  Companies must send a W2 to employees on the...
What is a W2 employee?

What is a W2 employee?

When hiring workers, businesses have to choose between W2 employees and independent contractors. This is a crucial decision that affects the costs, benefits, risks, and opportunities for both the business and the worker. According to the Internal Revenue Service,...
Bookkeeping for Shopify sellers

Bookkeeping for Shopify sellers

It may seem odd to think of the world as a small place. However, it is amazing how connected we are despite being separated by oceans and continents.  Technology today has opened up a whole new world for business owners and entrepreneurs. This is especially true...
Partnerships in a Nutshell

Partnerships in a Nutshell

In the U.S., a partnership is a type of unincorporated business with two or more partners who share ownership and liability of the business. The partners share profits and losses equally or as agreed upon in the partnership agreement.  Unlike corporations,...