The IRS will begin processing 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27. The last day you can file your 2024 taxes without requesting an extension is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Gig workers who earned more than $5,000 ...

If you pay independent contractors $600 or more annually, you must report those payments to the IRS on Form 1099-NEC. The process is fairly simple if you only need to send one or two, but it gets more ...

A key IRS threshold reset reshapes how online income is reported in 2026, easing compliance for casual sellers while preserving oversight of true business activity.

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 ...

The 2025 tax season will have its quirks, gimmicks and gotchas. But right now anyway, many experts say most people should expect to see a timely tax refund. Fingers crossed. Taxpayers will still need ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Forms 1099 generally saddle you with income you have to report.

The IRS shared tax-filing tips for how to handle issues with Form 1099-K for third-party payments. If you can't correct 1099-K errors, you must address the form on your return to avoid "matching ...

Many Americans are bracing for a new reporting change for third-party payment networks like Venmo or PayPal. Starting in 2022, you'll receive Form 1099-K, which reports income to the IRS, for business ...