The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you ...

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While there are multiple ways to collect money from clients and customers, one of the best options is PayPal. PayPal makes it possible to accept payments without setting up a merchant account. It’s an ...

As is the case every year, we’re hearing from lots of folks confused about when to send a 1099 form or other “information returns” to someone. It is true that over time, these forms have continued to ...

This year, some gig workers, freelancers and small business owners received an unfamiliar IRS tax form: a 1099-K. If you're one of them, how you report this form on your tax return could accidentally ...