If some of the stocks you own pay dividends or a mutual fund you invest in paid a capital gains distribution, you’ll receive a 1099-DIV form. A common reason for receiving a 1099-DIV form is because ...

For example, Form 1099-NEC, used to report payments to independent contractors, must be furnished by February 2, 2026. As ...

Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) generally prohibits a business development company (BDC) or a registered investment company from making a distribution from any ...

It's tax season, and if you've received an unfamiliar income form this year, it might be a 1099 tax form. A 1099 form is used to document income received outside of a permanent salaried job. This ...

Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund.

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Tax Day is approaching, and soon it will be time to begin assembling forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm you. Some forms are ...

The IRS started its 1099 information return program in the 1980s. Its purpose is to make it harder for people to work "under the table." The 1099s allow the IRS to run a matching program using Social ...

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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 ...