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1099 vs W-2: employees get withholding on a W-2; independent contractors get a 1099 and pay income tax plus self-employment tax. IRS classification, estimated taxes, and what to do if you are misclassified.
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401(k) vs IRA in 2026: contribution limits, employer match, taxes, withdrawals, and the usual order—match first, then IRA, then more 401(k). IRS figures, not a product pitch.

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