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Three types of tax forms you might get this year
Here is a brief description of the tax forms you may receive and where to learn more about each one.
Tax time will be here before you know it. Here are some common tax forms you may receive, along with instructions on what to do with them.
Below is a brief description of common tax forms and information on where to learn more about each one.
| TAX FORM | WHO SENDS IT TO YOU | WHAT TO DO WITH IT |
|---|---|---|
| Form W-2 | Each employer you had during the tax year will send you a Form W-2. | Use it to complete your U.S. Individual Tax Return and other forms. Want to learn more about how your Stanford benefits may be reflected on this form? Review this article |
| Form 1095 | Proof of health insurance coverage is provided by your employer, medical plan insurer or the Health Insurance Marketplace, depending on who provided coverage to you during the tax year. You could receive multiple forms if your coverage changed or if you had multiple employers within the same tax year. Effective with tax year 2025, Stanford University will no longer automatically print and mail Forms 1095-B/C to employees, former employees and retirees. Request a copy of your Form 1095-B/C > | You should keep it with your other important tax documents. You are not required to submit it to the IRS with your tax filing. The medical plan insurer will file it with the IRS. Read FAQ about Form 1095 |
| Form 1099 | Provided by a vendor or organization that paid you at least $600 during the tax year. | Use it to complete your U.S. Individual Tax Return and other forms. If you took short-term disability to care for yourself (VDI or SDI), you won't owe federal or state taxes. If you took Paid Family Leave to care for someone else or bond with a new child, you will owe federal taxes, not state taxes. If you took long-term disability, you will owe federal and state taxes. |
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