If you’re an employee and also self-employed, you’ll likely receive Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployment Compensation, and Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, to file your tax return.

Form 1099-NEC reports income you earned as a freelancer, contractor, or self-employed person. Any business you worked for as a non-employee should send you one. Form W-2 reports income you earned as an employee, and all your employers should send you one.

If you don’t receive a 1099-NEC from the client/business you worked for as a non-employee or a W-2 from your employer, you’re still responsible for reporting your income accurately to the IRS. You can reach out to the business to request a copy of Form 1099 or W-2. If that is unsuccessful, contact the IRS directly, who can reach out to your employer on your behalf.

If you receive an inaccurate W-2 or do not receive one from your employer and cannot get an accurate W-2, you can use Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, to report your income.

Filing taxes with self-employment income in the mix can be complicated. The good news? Our Tax Pros are here all year and always ready to help. Book your appointment today.

Sharon Brucker, CPA Senior Tax Research Analyst Published on: August 07, 2025
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