As the holidays draw near, what do you think about, sugarplums, hot toddies, Eggnog? A visit to the tree lot, gifts, visits from relatives? Nope, you start fretting about those little IRS Forms 1099.

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 and 1099-MISC. The IRS has reintroduced ...