Each Form 1099 is matched to your Social Security number, so the IRS can easily issue a tax bill if you fail to report one.

Form 1099-G is used to report unemployment compensation or other certain government payments, such as refunds on state or local taxes, taxable grants or payments from the Department of Agriculture.

Form 1099 reports freelance payments, income from investments, retirement accounts, Social Security benefits and government payments, withdrawals from 529 college savings plans and health savings ...