Did you just receive a form called a 1099-K, a form that you never, ever saw in your lifetime? Well, do not ignore any 1099-K that pops up. Take your time to understand this one. More taxpayers will ...

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 to document income received outside of a permanent salaried job. This ...

The IRS requires that all taxpayers make periodic payments of income tax during each tax year (the tax year is the same as the calendar year for most taxpayers). These payments are formally known as ...

In the United States, paying your taxes is one of the most important tasks a citizen must stay on top of in order to avoid financial ruin. National Tax Day falls on April 15, the deadline for all ...

If you haven’t received your tax forms from your employer by Jan. 31, reach out to your HR department. Keep in mind that every year there are changes to tax paperwork, so be on the lookout for new ...

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 ...

A classically trained French hornist by education, Nick Wolny is a managing editor at CNET Group, where he oversees the Perspectives franchise and written branded content across CNET Group's ...