Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Most IRS Forms 1099 arrived around the end of January 2026 for ...

1099s show up everywhere during tax season, and yet few topics cause more confusion among founders and small business owners. You’ve probably heard conflicting answers about who gets a 1099, when ...

Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced Form 1099-NEC as the new way to report self-employment income instead of Form 1099-MISC as traditionally had been used. If you received ...

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Starting in 2026, the IRS will require businesses to issue 1099-NEC forms only for contractor payments of $2,000 or more, up from $600, under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The change reduces ...