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w2 vs 1099 employee status
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another thing to consider, however, is the deductibility of business expenses.  let's assume that the employer can legitimately hire you as a 1099 contractor.  (would you be able to telecommute? would you have a high degree of control over when you worked and when you didn't?  these factors also affect whether you're a true independent 1099 contractor or not.)  as a legit 1099 contractor, you're able to deduct certain business expenses directly from your income. (you can find a list of the rules at irs.gov.)  as a w2 employee, by contrast, can deduct only business expenses that exceed 2% of the your agi (adjusted gross income).  so, you also have to consider your personal circumstances in making the calculus and comparing whether a legitimate 1099 contractor job is or is not good for you.  it's not just a comparison of what they'd pay w2 employees versus what they'd pay 1099 contractors.
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