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title: What is form 1099?
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# What is form 1099?

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