Working for yourself has its perks, but tax season isn't always one of them. We’ve got your back — here are cheat sheets for common 1099 forms to help you navigate taxes with clarity and ease.

The 1099-K tax form is used by companies that facilitate payments to you for your goods or services. Here’s everything you need to know about 1099-K forms, including what it means and who gets it.

Companies use the 1099-NEC form (instead of a W-2) to report how much they’ve paid you as an independent contractor. Learn all about the 1099-NEC form and whether you’ll get one.

Learn what the self-employment tax is, why you have to pay it, how to fill out Schedule SE forms, and how to calculate what you owe.

Here's how to save on insurance with the self-employed health insurance deduction, premium tax credit, and by deducting approved self-employed medical expenses.

If you qualified for a health insurance subsidy this year, then you'll get a 1095-A form in the mail. Here's what to do with it when you file your taxes.

The Earned Income Tax Credit lowers taxes for low- and middle-income workers. Learn more about it here, including whether you qualify and how to access it.

Taxes can be confusing and oftentimes it seems like everyone has advice to give… and it’s not always helpful. With so many tax myths floating around, Stride is here to help set the record straight by busting the most common tax myths we hear.