Key reporting forms: Form 1099-R reports most 401(k) distributions, while Form 5498 confirms IRA rollovers; W-2s show contributions. Penalties and exceptions: Withdrawals before age 59½ may face a 10% ...

When you take money from your 401(k) through a withdrawal, rollover or loan default, the IRS requires specific reporting on ...

Saving for retirement can take your entire career, but when it comes time to retire, you want to make sure your savings work as hard as they can for you. With tax-favored accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s, ...

Retirement is a journey, and managing its financial aspects shouldn't be a maze. Enter Form 1099-R, a key document that often puzzles many at tax time. This guide is not just about decoding a tax form ...

2020 was an eventful year when it came to IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs), especially for those who took their RMDs before the March 2020 suspension was enacted. Then came rollover relief.

Tax Day is approaching, and soon it will be time to begin assembling forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm you. Some forms are ...

Tax Day is coming, and soon it will be time to begin gathering forms. If you haven't looked at them yet, all those numbers and letters – W-2, W-9, 1099 – can easily overwhelm. Some forms are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Closeup of Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation. The IRS has ...