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 ...

Tax season opens January 26, 2026, which means that tax forms will be arriving in mailboxes and inboxes soon. Here’s when to expect Forms W-2, 1099 and others—and what to do if they don’t show up on ...

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Do you know what a W-2 form — officially termed Form W-2 by the IRS — actually is? According to the Tax Foundation, a majority of tax filers are unaware of basic tax concepts and requirements for ...

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