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If you work for a company, your employer will send you a Form W-2 wage and tax statement. If you haven't received this document by January 31, check with your employer to make sure there were no discrepancies. Non-employees, such as freelancers and independent contractors, should get a Form 1099-MISC from each customer they worked with throughout the year. In this instance, you should present this paperwork to your accountant.