A 1099 form reports income you earned as a non-employee, meaning taxes weren’t withheld from your pay throughout the year. You’ll typically receive one if you were paid as a freelancer, independent ...

Tax season can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. We can explain all the complicated documents and deductions, starting with the W-2 and 1099 forms for reporting your income. If you have any kind of ...

Tax Day is coming, and soon it will be time to begin gathering forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm. Some forms are ...

If you're filing your taxes at the last minute, a W-2, W-9 and other forms may be confusing. Here's what to know.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Millions of Forms 1099 are sent out every year. Most arrive in ...