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1099 forms are a series of documents that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) refers to as "information returns." There are a variety of 1099 forms that report various types of payments you may receive during the year, in addition to what a business may have paid you. What is the IRS Form 1099? IRS Form 1099 is a collection of…

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the nation's largest program for low- and moderate-income workers. According to the IRS, about 25 million taxpayers received the EITC last year, and the average EITC was about $2,411. However, millions of taxpayers still miss out on this valuable tax credit. According to the IRS, one in five eligible taxpayers does not claim…

Seattle’s city council recently approved legislation to mandate a minimum wage for workers who deliver food and other items for companies such as DoorDash and UberEats. During a May 31 session, the council voted unanimously in favor of the “Pay Up” bill, which requires these delivery companies to pay their employees at least $17.27 per hour, which is equivalent to…