Tax season began this week, and there's a good chance you've already received one or more 1099 tax forms. But what are they for, and why do you need to pay attention to them? Let's break it down.

Each January, your mailbox and email is likely filled with tax forms. If you work for an employer, you’ll receive a W-2 reporting your wages. But if you do any self-employed or freelance work, you may ...

Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. If you call or write the payer asking for a Form 1099, the payer may issue it incorrectly. Alternatively, you may end up with two ...