In some situations, if you received a payment as a small business or self-employed (individual), you may be required to file an information return to the IRS. See, Am I required to file a Form 1099 or other …

Mar 17, 2025 · Everything you need to know about 1099 deductions, and what every self-employed worker should know to keep their taxes straight!

Nov 2, 2025 · Discover the top 1099 write offs for self-employed people. Learn about deductions for your home office, health insurance premiums, car expenses, and more to reduce your taxable income. If …

Oct 9, 2025 · Step-by-step instructions to help a payer select the correct form, hit deadlines, and avoid penalties.

When you work for yourself, the IRS considers you a business. That means you can deduct most reasonable and necessary business expenses on your tax return. We’ve compiled the most common …

Mar 5, 2025 · Filing taxes as an independent contractor requires specific IRS forms, including Form 1099-NEC, Form 1040, Schedule C, and Schedule SE. Knowing which forms to use and how to fill …

Sep 29, 2025 · If payment for services you provided is listed on Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation, the payer is treating you as self-employed, also referred to as an independent …

Form 1099-PATR, Taxable Distributions Received from Cooperatives Form 1099-S, Proceeds from Real Estate Transactions Form 1099-DA, Digital Assets Deductions for self-employed taxpayers, …

Aug 1, 2024 · Instead of receiving a W-2 form for tax purposes, self-employed individuals receive a 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC form, which reports the income paid to them over the year.

Jun 26, 2025 · Everything you need to know about the 1099 forms in this self-employed & freelancer’s guide. Learn who needs it, & avoid common tax mistakes.