The latest articles on DEV Community by Azhar Mushtaq (@azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901). https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4126935%2Fb92de91e-3f8f-4d25-8aef-fb6902780aae.png https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901 en Azhar Mushtaq Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:47:24 +0000 https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901/1099-vs-w-2-the-tax-differences-that-cost-contractors-thousands-1ldi https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901/1099-vs-w-2-the-tax-differences-that-cost-contractors-thousands-1ldi <h1> 1099 vs W-2: The Tax Differences That Cost Contractors Thousands </h1> <p>As a 1099 contractor, you pay 15.3% self-employment tax on top of income tax — versus a W-2 employee who pays only 7.65%. Here's the full tax math and break-even calculator for 2026.</p> <p><a href="https://www.freepayrollcalc.xyz/blog/1099-vs-w2-tax-differences" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article →</a></p> <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://www.freepayrollcalc.xyz" rel="noopener noreferrer">FreePayrollCalc</a></em></p> 1099 w2 contractor taxes Azhar Mushtaq Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:42:14 +0000 https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901/how-to-calculate-payroll-taxes-in-2026-a-complete-guide-4m3f https://dev.to/azhar_mushtaq_c2163c49901/how-to-calculate-payroll-taxes-in-2026-a-complete-guide-4m3f <h1> How to Calculate Payroll Taxes in 2026: A Complete Guide </h1> <p>Calculating payroll taxes involves five key steps: determining gross pay, subtracting pre-tax deductions, computing FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), applying federal income tax brackets, and adding state taxes. Here's the complete 2026 guide with worked examples.</p> <p><a href="https://www.freepayrollcalc.xyz/blog/how-to-calculate-payroll-taxes" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the full article →</a></p> <p><em>Originally published at <a href="https://www.freepayrollcalc.xyz" rel="noopener noreferrer">FreePayrollCalc</a></em></p> payroll taxes smallbusiness hr