The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

Can’t wait to file for a refund? Qualified taxpayers can start today, says the Internal Revenue Service. Using Free File can ...

The IRS has set the official start date for the 2026 tax filing season. Here's the earliest date that you can file your 2025 ...

A stock photograph of a 1099 Misc tax form. Photographed with the Canon EOS 5DSR at 50mp and the 100mm 2.8 L (IS) lens. Incorrect IRS Forms 1099 are a big tax worry. After all, Forms 1099 generally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced ...

Here's when tax season begins and ends, what to know before you file and a list of some new tax breaks that were introduced ...

When does IRS open for 2026 tax season and start accepting 2025 tax returns? Here's what to know about new tax brackets and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ashley L. Case, J.D., LL.M., writes about tax and estate planning. Form 56 serves as a conduit of communication between taxpayers ...

Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the new way to report self-employment income instead of Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. If you received ...

Closeup of Form 1099-K, Payment Card and Third Party Network Transactions, an IRS information return used to report certain payment transactions to improve voluntary tax compliance. It’s that time of ...