Knowing when to issue which kind of 1099 form to someone you paid money to can be a mystery to small business owners, but ...

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 ...

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When you do contract work for an employer, they're supposed to send you a 1099 form summarizing your wages. That's information you may need to file your taxes. The deadline for employers to send out ...

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 ...

If you’re a freelancer, business owner, or just have a small side hustle, you should know about the new tax requirement this year for electronic payments through Venmo, PayPal, online marketplaces and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Forms 1099 generally saddle you with income you have to report.

Form 1099-K is used to report payments received for goods or services processed through payment apps, online marketplaces, and credit cards. The IRS has issued FAQs to explain when you might get one.