Econ- Refined Taxes

W-2 Form

A form filed by your employer to tell the IRS your income and tax withholdings by January 1st.

W-4 Form

A form you file when you when you get a new job— or your tax withholdings change— to tell your employer how much money to withhold from your income.

1099 Form (Self-employed)

A form given by your employer that contains non-employment income and reports it to the IRS.

1040 Form

A form that contains your full income statement (W-2 and 1099 forms) and calculates your final tax owed.