Employers who pay independent contractors for work that is not paid through their payrolls do not take out deductions. The contractors file their own taxes and make the payments. As a result, ...

If part of running your business involves receiving or making payments of more than $600 for the use or occupation of property that you own, then you are going to need to report that 1099 rental ...

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 regularly work with independent contractors or vendors, you’ll probably need to send them Form 1099 at the beginning of the year. There are over 20 types of 1099 forms, but fortunately, most ...

As is the case every year, we’re hearing from lots of folks confused about when to send a 1099 form or other “information returns” to someone. It is true that over time, these forms have continued to ...

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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 ...