The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...