Independent Contractor vs. Employee (1099 vs. W2) in Podiatry

Hi everybody, A resident asked me a question and I thought I would relay it here since you all seem much smarter than me. From our perspective, what are the advantages of working as an independent contractor instead of just being a W2 employee as a Podiatry associate or for one of those other groups (Upperline, etc.)? From my understanding, independent contractors are required to pay double FICA (both sides of Medicare and SS tax) and are required to find their own health insurance... Read more
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