Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Incorrect IRS Forms 1099 are a worry, since Forms 1099 generally ...

Form 4547, which allows taxpayers to elect the new Trump accounts, was clearly numbered with purpose. But when it comes to 1040s, W-2s, 1099s, and other familiar forms, the explanation is far less ...

According to the IRS, this is a required tax form that employers must file with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provide a copy to each employee. It reports: The employee’s total wages, ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — $1,000 deposited into a bank account, and all you have to do is fill out a tax form? It's true. “We are finding it from the government for children that are born in 2025,” said ...

WASHINGTON — If you used popular payment apps like PayPal, Venmo or Cash App in 2025, here’s a tax rule you should know before filing your taxes. These apps help people send and receive money, but the ...

The enhanced deduction for seniors applies on 2025 tax returns to adults born before Jan. 2, 1961. If you're 65 or older now, you can claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000 or $125,000 for ...

Businesses that need extra time to file their tax returns can request an automatic extension using IRS Form 7004, Application ...

When it comes to their federal income tax returns, tens of millions of US households pay for tax preparation and filing. Yet many might qualify to do so for free through IRS-approved programs. So why ...

You know, here's the thing. Most Americans spend decades filing their tax returns without ever hearing about a special form designed just for them once they hit retirement age. It's not like the IRS ...