Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Nov 21, 2022, 09:23am EST This article is more than 3 years old.

Take it from me, a self-employed writer and editor who avoided all that scary tax stuff as long as possible. These days, I've embraced it (as much as one can really embrace taxes) and tried to share ...

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If you earn money from selling products or services through a third-party provider, like PayPal, you must report that money to the IRS. Learn how to fill out a PayPal 1099. While there are multiple ...