As tax forms (W-2, 1099, etc.) show up in your mailbox, store them here so they’re easy to find when it’s time to file your taxes.
Common tax forms you might get in your mailbox: Form W-2. This form is filled out by your employer and calculates your earnings for the calendar year. Form 1098. You’ll get this form if you paid interest on a mortgage or student loan, paid college tuition, or donated a vehicle to charity. Form 1099. This form reports income you earned that isn’t salary, wages, or tips. There are several different variations of this form: 1099-DIV. Reports dividends, distributions, capital gains and federal income tax withheld from investment accounts, including mutual fund accounts. 1099-INT. Shows interest income you earn on investments. 1099-OID (Original Issue Discount). Sent to you if you received more than the stated redemption price on maturing bonds. 1099-MISC. Reports self-employment earnings, as well as miscellaneous income such as royalties, commissions or rents. It covers all non-employee income that is not derived from investments.