How does one do it freelance? I also would prefer contract work or consulting work, I like that no feelings are hurt when I leave having done a good job, leave em better than you found ‘em.
Many times you cannot get called as a 1099 as some places won't work with you. however most of the big consulting companies have others working for them on a 1099 and will be happy to deal with you. However the amount they pay you doesn't change so you have to really understand how to make tax law work for you to make it worth out. (perhaps you can give yourself a 401k with a match - check with the lawyers/accountants above to see if that is legal and if so what the rules are. If not there are other loopholes that work similar)
It’s useful for a variety of reasons to have an LLC or an S-corp but you don’t need one to get started as a software contractor.
but that's a good way to set sued as an individual
if ur serious, have multiple clients, can't guarantee u won't piss off a client somehow... get an LLC