Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Tax Form 1099-misc on a white background. Self-employment tax can ...

Paying taxes is never fun when you're self-employed, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does do their best to make the process as streamlined as possible. With that being said, many freelancers ...

Form 1099-NEC is used for reporting compensation paid to nonemployees. Here's what you need to know. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you made money from freelancing or gig economy work in 2020, you will receive a new tax form by February 1, 2021—Form 1099-NEC. This replaces Form 1099-MISC, which companies have to send when you ...

Despite COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service is continuing forward with moving 1099-MISC Box 7, “Non-Employee Compensation” to a new form, the 1099-NEC. This is effective starting this tax year, ...