Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund.

Tax Day is coming, and soon it will be time to begin gathering forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm. Some forms are ...

Do you know what a W-2 form — officially termed Form W-2 by the IRS — actually is? According to the Tax Foundation, a majority of tax filers are unaware of basic tax concepts and requirements for ...

With the start of tax season just a few weeks away, the deadline for employers to send out W-2 forms is quickly approaching. Employers must provide employees with their W-2 forms by January 31, ...

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The IRS continues to roll out drafts of some 2026 tax forms, including a draft of Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Here’s a look at what’s new—and why it matters ...