W-2 and 1099 Form questions, please help.?

W-2 and 1099 Form questions, please help.?
I have been looking for the answer to this question all morning. The question is displayed in my textbook and I cannot seem to find the answer! Please help: Which statement is NOT true about the differences between the income on a W-2 and that on a 1099 form? a) 1099 income is untaxed where the income on a W-2 is already taxed. b) A 1099 form is for income other than wages c) The income on a 1099 is money from interest, royalties, rents, and more. d) The 1099 income ins not reported to the IRS while the W-2 income is reported.


Answers:

Bash Limpbutt's Oozing Cyst?:  D is the only completely false statement. The IRS receives copies of all 1099s and W-2s. A is weakly worded as all income is taxable unless explicitly exempted by law. While taxes *might* not be withheld on income reported on a 1099 there are plenty of cases where withholding is mandatory. An excellent example is Form 1099-R. Income reported on Form W-2 isn't "already taxed" though taxes usually have been withheld. FICA taxes are always withheld from W-2 wages (with rare exceptions) but income taxes may not be withheld depending upon taxpayer's situation. B and C are both true.
2011-05-11 07:58:47
Chosen Answer
Judy:  Think about it. If someone sends you either a W-2 or a 1099, the info goes to the IRS also. Reread the choices - which one is incorrect?
2011-05-11 08:35:54
acmeraven:  d
2011-05-11 08:54:48
Dave:  "D" - obviously. The whole POINT of the 1099 form IS to report the payment to the IRS. That's why the 1099 exists.
2011-05-12 06:51:05