No, simple as that.
You can give your employer a farewell card or even a gift card.
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An employer should not charge a 1099 employee for workman's comp. If you get a 1099 you are not in an employer, employee relationship You are an independent contractor.
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Yes
Yes - Gift cards from employers are taxable income. They should be reported by the employer as wages and reported by the employee as income. There is an exception if the gift is de minimus, but the exception is genuinely difficult to meet.
Only if your employer's policy allows that. Vacation is an unregulated gift from the employer.
Well, it's up to you I think it would be a kind jesture but no you don't have to give a gift.
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yes.
The gift of knowledge.
Gift experience does charge extra for personalization. How much extra they charge depends on how much you personalize your gift. Try to keep it to a minimum while still keeping it unique.