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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.

When should my W-2 form show up? We've officially hit the Friday, Jan. 31 deadline for employers to mail W-2 forms that report an employee's income and withholdings. Typically, you'd have that W-2 in ...

How you’re classified as an employee will affect how you file your taxes. So, does that mean you’re a W-2 or a 1099 employee? If you’re an employee, you’ll receive a W-2. And if you’re an independent ...

Whether you receive a 1099 or a W2 form at tax time can make a big difference in your life. Photo: Alan Clark, Flickr If you're confused by tax forms and get your 1099s mixed up with your W2, read on.

The W-2 form is one of the most widely recognized tax forms for US workers and for good reason: It's absolutely essential for filing your income taxes. This form details your total earnings from the ...

As the tax filing deadline of April 18 approaches, you may be searching for your W-2 form. Taxpayers have been able to file taxes since late January, and your employer should have issued your W-2 form ...

Employers complete form W-2 annually to report employee earnings and tax withholdings. Employees complete form W-4 when starting a new job to tell employers how much to withhold from their paychecks.

If you’re an employee, Form W-2 is one of the most important forms you’ll receive at tax time. It includes information about the income and benefits you received during the tax year, so you’ll need it ...