What is a 1099 form

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A 1099 Form reports income from self-employment earnings, interest and dividends, government payments, and more. 

You may receive a Form 1099s for any of these reasons.

The link below lists the various types for Form 1099 and the reason as to why you would receive one.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-forms/what-is-an-irs-1099-form/L3NxSPMUe