It's tax season, and if you've received an unfamiliar income form this year, it might be a 1099 tax form. A 1099 form is used ...

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New year, new tax filing. Filing taxes may not be the easiest task, especially with its time-consuming forms and applications. Whether you file with help from a professional or on your own, ...

Everything you need to know about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms required to pay your U.S. income taxes. W-8BEN: When to Use It and Other Types of W-8 Tax Forms What Is Form W-2: Wage and ...

For many Americans, tax season can feel like a maze of forms, deductions and confusing jargon. Even for those who are veteran filers, taxes aren't always an easy feat. One of the many tax terms that ...

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Last year, the IRS rolled out Direct File to 12 states, as another way for taxpayers to file their tax returns free. This year, it's available in 25 states. I tested the updated version to see how it ...

Form 8843 is not a U.S. income tax return. It is an informational statement required by the IRS for nonresidents for tax purposes. It should be filled out for every nonresident present in the U.S. for ...