The IRS already has a complete list of every W-2 and 1099 filed under your Social Security number, and pulling that list ...

Self-employed people are responsible for calculating, reporting and paying their federal, state and local taxes. When filing an annual federal tax return, a taxpayer will use his 1099-MISC form or ...

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 ...

The accuracy of miscellaneous income statements submitted by federal agencies and other entities on the Form 1099-MISC has significantly improved, but better communication and outreach could further ...

It's tax season, and if you've received an unfamiliar income form this year, it might be a 1099 tax form. A 1099 form is used to document income received outside of a permanent salaried job. This ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s January–time for ski vacations, daily trips to the gym, weekly trips to WeightWatchers and…preparing your IRS Forms 1099 and W-2.

As is the case every year, we’re hearing from lots of folks confused about when to send a 1099 form or other “information returns” to someone. It is true that over time, these forms have continued to ...