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.

You can approach the issuer and ask the issuer to reissue it correctly. If the issuer of the Form 1099 has already sent it to the IRS, ask for a “corrected” Form 1099.

Whether you're a business owner who relies on independent contractors or you make your living as a freelancer, understanding the difference between Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC is critical to ensuring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tax Day is coming, and soon it will be time to begin gathering forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and ...

Whether you're a business owner who relies on independent contractors or you make your living as a freelancer, understanding the difference between Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC is critical to ensuring ...

Tax Day is coming, and soon it will be time to begin gathering forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm. Some forms are ...