Written byRiley Adams, CPA• Reviewed bya TurboTax CPA Updated for Tax Year 2024 •April 22, 2025 9:36 AM OVERVIEW Independent contractors and others who receive income from sources other than an employer can expect to receive a 1099 instead of a W-2. So, what is a 1099, and how ...
What is a 1099 form used for? Notice a pattern above? The first group of 1099 forms involve investment income, while the second group covers income derived from non-investment income such as rents, royalties, and nonemployee work. There are a few nuances to note, so we’ve categorized the...
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Why small businesses need to know about 1099 forms How to figure out if you need to file a 1099 form (and which one) When and how to fill out and file 1099 forms What is a 1099 Form? If you’re in a rush, here’s the gist: Income, either earned or paid, is reported on 1099...
Form 1099-MISCis the Swiss Army knife of 1099 forms. Anyone who owns a business, rents out apartments, runs a farm, operates a fishing boat, or otherwise receives payments from the normal course of business will likely be reckoning with a stack of 1099-MISC forms. According to Steber, it...
Form 1099-NEC for freelance income or other nonemployee compensation Form SSA-1099 for Social Security benefits However, assuming it’s not exempt from tax, you still must include amounts received during the year in your gross income even if it’s not reported on an information return. Step ...
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Form 8332 showing that the child’s custodial parent is releasing their right to claim a child to you, the noncustodial parent (if applicable) Sources of Income Many of these forms won’t be needed to file taxes every year. For example, you will only receive the investment forms you may...