What is form 1099?

Written by Access Health CT | Published October 17th, 2023 | Updated October 17th, 2023

Form 1099 is used to report types of taxable income other than wages, salaries and tips to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Examples include:

  • Self-employment income
  • Social Security benefits paid
  • Proceeds from the sale of real estate
  • Dividends and/or Interest payments
  • Distributions from a retirement plan such as an IRA, 401(k), or pension
  • Payments from state governments such as unemployment compensation and state tax refunds