Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Closeup of Form 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced ...

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With tax season just getting started—the season officially opened on January 27, 2025—you’ve likely received several tax reporting forms already, or they are on their way. Here's what you need to know ...

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I’m an IRS enrolled agent, which sounds (sort of) cool and scary. What it actually means is that I am licensed by the IRS to prepare taxes and represent taxpayers, which is not cool or scary. The ...