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1099 vs W-2 Contractor Rate Conversion: How to Price Your Freelance Work in 2026
By Sam Rivera7 min
USA
1099
W-2
Contracting
Rates
Sources & References
- Publication 15-A — Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide (Employee vs Contractor) — Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Retrieved from ↗
- Self-Employment Tax — Schedule SE — Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Retrieved from ↗
Information based on publicly available official documents. Tax rates and platform fees may change; verify with the linked sources before acting.
About the author
Sam Rivera
Founder, GigProfit · Software engineer & freelance tax researcher
Sam Rivera has spent 8+ years working across freelance markets in North America, Europe, and Asia — both as a practitioner and as a builder of tools for independent professionals. The tax engine behind GigProfit was built by cross-referencing official government publications and updated as regulations change.
·8+ years freelancing across US, EU, TR, and APAC clients
·Tax engine reviewed against official IRS, HMRC, GİB, and GST Council documentation
·Open-source contributor at github.com/SkrenLabs