The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you ...

Retirement is a journey, and managing its financial aspects shouldn't be a maze. Enter Form 1099-R, a key document that often puzzles many at tax time. This guide is not just about decoding a tax form ...

Your 1099-R tells the IRS a story about your IRA distributions. But what if the story is not true? If a distribution was made from your IRA during 2024, your IRA custodian must send you a Form 1099-R ...

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 ...

Closeup of Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions, an IRS information return used to report certain payment transactions to improve voluntary tax compliance. It’s that time of ...

A classically trained French hornist by education, Nick Wolny is a managing editor at CNET Group, where he oversees the Perspectives franchise and written branded content across CNET Group's ...

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 ...

A 1099 form is a document that businesses use to report various types of government payments to both the IRS and payees. This includes payments for services, dividends, interest, rents, royalties, and ...