<prompt> Human: I just got hired for a new part-time job. Im the first employee so the owner is still trying to work out the details. He said his CPA recommended a 1099 instead of a w-2. Im supposed to make 100 a day after taxes but since Ill be paying at the end of the year Im not sure how much I should be getting per day. His CPA is supposed to work out the details but I want to make sure everything is right so that I dont owe way more than expected at the end of the year. I should be making around 5kyear at this job. I also have a full time job making about 45kyear. Why is the 1099 better than a w-2 in this situation? And how much should I ask for to cover taxes? Are there any good articles I can read on 1099s?  <response>: Whether youre eligible to be paid via 1099 has everything to do with your job duties and nothing to do with your employers preferences. The IRS has a flowchart to help you determine whether youre properly classified. 