This question is about 1040 vs 1099.
Is your W-2 the same as 1040?
By Zippia Team - Dec. 7, 2022
No, your W-2 and 1040 are different forms. A W-2 is the form that your employer will send to you with information on your income and tax rate, while a 1040 form is the form that you fill out and send to the IRS when filing your taxes.
The W-2 will have the majority of the information you need in order to file your 1040 tax form. You will often submit the W-2 as well with your 1040, but the forms are not the same.
