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 ...

Each January, your mailbox and email are likely filled with tax forms. You’ll receive a W-2 reporting your wages if you work for an employer. But if you do any self-employed or freelance work, you may ...

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 ...