Can an employee receive both a W-2 and 1099?

Yes, an employee can receive both a W-2 and a 1099 in the same tax year if they have two different types of income from the same or different employers. The W-2 reports wages from their employment, whereas the 1099 typically reports income earned from freelance work, contract services, or other non-employee compensation. This situation is common for individuals who work part-time jobs while also engaging in freelance or gig economy work. It's important for the employee to report both types of income when filing taxes.