1099 vs w2 pay/insurance

Assuming I would work for a large company that provides the option for W2 or 1099 employment, and that my SO works full time and can provide us with benefits, is there any reason to be a w2 instead of 1099? The differences I see are: - Lower wages with w2 but more benefits (that may be redundant with my SOs benefits), higher wages as 1099 - 401k limits as w2, SEP IRA limits as 1099 - payroll taxes covered by w2, paid from 1099 - no deductions as w2, deductions as 1099. Is there anything... Read more
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