U.S. Taxes for Kenyans: Employee vs Self-Employed (W-2 vs 1099)

Are you working in the U.S. as a self employed/freelancer or employee?
The tax system treats you very differently — and this could affect how much tax you owe and how you file your returns. In this video, I break down the key differences between W-2 (Employee) and 1099 (Self-Employed) tax returns — especially for Kenyans living or working in the U.S. 🇺🇸🇰🇪

00:00 - Intro: Employee vs Self Employed/Freelancer Returns Filing
00:18 - The Tax System in U.S. is Different (W-2 vs 1099)
00:38 - If You're an Employee in the U.S. (W-2)
00:55 - If You're a Freelancer or self employed in the U.S. (1099-NEC / 1099-K)
01:15 - Why self employed/Freelancers Have More Responsibility in U.S. Tax Filing
01:33 - Key Tip for Self-Employed in the U.S.: Track Income + Save for Tax
01:50 - Final Reminder: File IRS & KRA Returns on Time if You're a Kenyan in the U.S.

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