# Avoid IRS Penalties: 1099 vs W-2 for Gyms

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Podcast: [Gym Business Coach Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gym-business-coach-podcast-243860)
Published: 2026-08-11T11:00:09+00:00
Episode link: https://gymbusinesscoach.com/
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## Resource

Are your gym trainers really 1099 contractors—or should they be W-2 employees? In this episode, we explain the biggest differences between 1099 vs. W-2 for gym owners, why trainer misclassification can trigger costly IRS penalties and back taxes, and how to determine if your coaches are classified correctly. If you own a gym or fitness business, this is a mistake you can't afford to make. Do you have any questions at all? Want to learn more about something we covered in the podcast? Have any podcast topics you would like us to cover? Let us know in the comments! Free Gym Risk Report Quiz: https://gymriskreport.com/ Also, learn more about our coaching program for gym owners here: Check us out at http://pfmarketingsolutions.com/call

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