Making a certain amount of cash from pursuing a passion or by having your own side gig means you owe taxes, according to the Internal Revenue Service, but you won’t receive a W-2 form as you would ...

IRS Forms 1099 allow computer matching of Social Security numbers and dollar amounts paid. That makes it possible for IRS collection efforts to be streamlined and automated. Failing to report a Form ...

Most defendants issue IRS Forms 1099 for legal settlements. The form may be issued to the lawyer, the client, or both. Frequently, both the client and the lawyer receive a Form 1099 for 100%, making ...

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 ...