Understanding the Form 1099-Misc

The IRS 1099 Misc form needs to be filled out if you have certain, specific types of what is called miscellaneous payments to non-employees, like independent contractors.

Friday, 17 October 2014

When Are 1099 Forms Due and What are the Late Filing Penalties?

A form 1099 is an information return and is a tax form that you get in the mail if you have received certain types of income during the previous tax year. The information your receive will have to be placed on your tax return. A 1099 is very similar to a W-2 but where a W-2 reports any wages, salaries, and tips earned, a 1099 reports all the other kinds of income you may receive as well. There are many different types of 1099 forms and each one is used to report different types of income. When Should I File my 1099 IRS Form? The deadline for...