If you’re like most Americans, you have questions about taxes. To help you out, TaxSeer is answering some of the more commonly asked Form 1099 questions.

What tax form should I use?

1040: When you file your federal income taxes, use IRS Form 1040 to report your individual income and expenses.

Schedule C: If you are a freelancer, contractor or self-employed this is the form for you. You can report business income and expenses on a Schedule C.

Schedule B: This form allows you to report interest and dividends of $1,500 or more. Any amount less than $1,500 should be reported on form 1040. The Schedule B is ideal for people with investments and savings accounts.

Schedule SE: If you pay self-employment taxes, you will need to fill out this schedule and attach it to your 1040. It will help you calculate how much self-employment tax you are required to pay.

What is a 1099?

There are different versions of Form 1099. One of the most common is the 1099-NEC Form Online, which is used to report income from work provided for an organization in which you are not an employee. Before 2020, non-employee compensation was reported on the 1099-MISC Form Online. The 1099-MISC form is used for reporting miscellaneous income such as prize winnings, rent, royalties, or medical and health care payments. In both cases, you will receive a 1099 statement via mail just as you would receive a Form W-2 Online.

For a more info in-depth list of Form 1099s, Read More.

Do students have to file taxes?

If you make more than $12,000 then you are required to pay taxes–even if you are a student. And if you do not meet the income threshold, you’ll still need to file if you plan to claim any education credits or deductions.

Do I need to pay quarterly estimated payments?

There are many reasons you may need to pay quarterly estimated payments:

Your total suppressions and refundable credits are less than either 90% of your tax liability or 100% of last year’s tax liability

Your calculated tax liability is more than $1,000.

The following groups are typically required to make estimated payments:

Self-employed

Sole proprietors

Partners

S-corporation shareholders

If any of the above conditions apply to you, make estimated payments directly to the IRS and file Form 1040-ES with your return.

Who can I claim as a dependent?

There are many reasons for defining who you can claim as a dependent. The must be a United States citizen, resident, or national. They must be filing single or married filing separately. And you must be the only one claiming them on your return. You can claim family members, foster children, and even adopted children.

For a more detailed list of requirements, read Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?

What credits and deductions can I take?

There are so many great credits and deductions out there to help reduce your tax bill. TaxSeer asks you relevant questions to see which credits and deductions you might be eligible to take. Everyone’s tax filing situation is different, but TaxSeer has them all covered.

Where’s my refund?

You can find out the expected date of arrival for your refund by visiting http://www.irs.gov/refund. Once you have filed and the IRS has accepted and approved your return, you can check the status of your refund via the IRS. It is recommended that you elect to receive your refund via direct deposit for the fastest delivery.

What happens if I make an error on my tax return?

If you make a mistake on your return, you can file an amended return using Form 1099.