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A lot of companies now do consulting in W2. Is it still the same in terms of favorable taxes as c2c or 1099?


W2 means you are an employee, so no, the tax situation will be different.


Technically true. But I do consulting and some agencies put me on w2 with no FT benefits at all. https://www.accountingtools.com/articles/what-is-a-w-2-contr...




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