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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A 1099 is a tax document reporting nonemployment income to the IRS. There are several types of 1099 forms, depending on the income you receive — but all are designed to report payments you received to ...

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 ...

If you have a tax paper from someone other than your employer, you may have received a 1099. But what does the form mean, and why did you receive yours? IRS Form 1099 is informational. This means that ...

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 ...