A Brief Intro To The Irs Form 1099

By Author: DANNY BREEDLOVE
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Have you ever received a 1099? Most taxpayers receive at least one 1099 every year. Just about all small business, including sole-proprietors, must issue at least one 1099 every year. Here is a rundown of the most common of these information tax forms, which you will need to file your tax return each year.

The Form 1099
The Form 1099 is an informational tax form that shows economic activity that is then reported to you and the IRS. The primary purpose of the form is to ensure you are reporting your taxable income correctly. Forms 1099’s are typically required to be sent to you on or before January 31st, same as Form W-2’s. The same information is due to the IRS on or before February 28th if paper filing and March 30th if the form is filed electronically.

Common 1099 Forms
1099 INT: This is the form you receive for interest earned. You should expect one of these for every bank account that pays interest, no matter the dollar amount of interest.

1099 DIV: This form captures dividends paid to you. Correct classification of dividends on this form is crucial. Tax rates are lower for qualified ...
... ordinary dividends versus other types of dividend payments.

1099 B: You will receive this form if you sell stocks or mutual funds. This tells the IRS to look for possible taxable investment sales.

1099 MISC: This is the default catch all 1099 for income earned when you are not an employee. This form is provided to independent contractors and attorneys for gross compensation. If you are a sole proprietor, each of your customers that are billed over $600 should be sending you one of these forms.

1099 R: You will receive this form if you have distributions from a qualified retirement account during the year.
1099 G: This form captures governmental payments to you. You may receive one of these if you receive a state tax refund.
1099 SA: This form captures distributions from health reimbursement accounts like HSA's and MSA's.

What you need to know
•Use the information in this tip to ensure you are receiving the necessary 1099's to file your tax return.
•To be sure, create a list to confirm receipt of the necessary 1099's. Missing 1099's is a common reason for a delay in filing your tax return.
•There are other types of 1099's. If you receive a 1099 and are not sure what the form is, ask for clarification.

If you ever receive a Form 1099 you need to remember that you must file this form with your taxes before April 15th. Also remember, the IRS receives these forms. Their computers will run a cross-check against your return to ensure you have not omitted any of them. If you do not receive your 1099 by January 31stI recommend contacting the individual or organization that is responsible of issuance, informing them that you have not receive your 1099 for the current tax year. If they refuse to produce your IRS Form 1099, I recommend contacting the IRS help desk Telephone Assistance for individuals’ toll free line at 800-829-1040 for guidance.

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