A 1099 form is a tax document that reports income you've received outside of a traditional employer paycheck. If you're self-employed, freelance, do contract work, or earn money from investments or rental property, you'll likely receive one or more 1099s during tax season. These forms tell the IRS about income that wasn't withheld for taxes, which means you may owe taxes on it when you file your return.
The articles here explain what different types of 1099 forms report, how to read them, what to do when you receive one, and how they fit into your tax filing. You'll learn the difference between a 1099-NEC and a 1099-MISC, what income thresholds trigger these forms, and how to keep records that match what's reported to the government.