Tax Form Definitions Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the 1040 tax form?

• To report wages, salaries, and tips to the IRS

• To request an extension for tax filing

• To report individual income tax to the IRS

• To report income from self-employment

What information does a W-2 form provide?

• Employee's income from self-employment

• Employee's income and taxes withheld by the employer

• Employer's request for employee's tax withholding information

• Employee's request for tax withholding adjustments

What is the purpose of the W-4 form?

• To report income from self-employment

• To report individual income tax

• To provide information on tax withholding amounts for an employee's paycheck

• To report wages, salaries, and tips to the IRS

Who typically uses a W-9 form?

• Employees receiving a paycheck

• Employers reporting employee income

• Independent contractors providing their tax identification number to entities they work for

• Individuals requesting an extension for tax filing

What is the main difference between the W-2 and 1099 forms?

• W-2 is for self-employed individuals, while 1099 is for employees.

• W-2 is for employees, while 1099 is for self-employed individuals or contractors.

• W-2 is used to request tax withholding adjustments, while 1099 is for reporting income.

• There is no difference; both forms serve the same purpose.

For which of the following would a W-4 form be necessary?

• When starting a new job

• When filing annual taxes

• When working as a freelancer

• When hiring an independent contractor

Which form is an employer legally required to provide to their employees, detailing the previous year's income and taxes withheld?

• W-4

• W-9

• W-2

• 1099

What is the primary use of a W-9 form?

• To report employee income and taxes withheld

• To provide a taxpayer identification number and certification

• To adjust the amount of tax withheld from a paycheck

• To report individual income tax

Which form would an individual not use when employed by a company and receiving a regular paycheck?

• W-2

• W-4

• 1099

• W-9

Match the form to the description of itself.

b

c

d

e

a

1040

1099

W-2

W-4

W-9