Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced ...

Making a certain amount of cash from pursuing a passion or by having your own side gig means you owe taxes, according to the Internal Revenue Service, but you won’t receive a W-2 form as you would ...

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

If you regularly work with independent contractors or vendors, you’ll probably need to send them Form 1099 at the beginning of the year. There are over 20 types of 1099 forms, but fortunately, most ...

Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your ...

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 ...

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1099-B Form 1099-B documents income from the sale of securities at a brokerage or barter exchange. If you sold stock last ...