Posted by FeliseSoCal on 2/8/13 5:36pm
Msg #454860

Missing 1099's...

I've only gotten about half...anyone else?

Reply by oldhippie_IL on 2/8/13 5:43pm
Msg #454861

Same here..... n/m

Reply by sueharke on 2/8/13 6:03pm
Msg #454864

Are you sure the company mailed them?

Reply by MikeC/TX on 2/8/13 6:19pm
Msg #454870

Are you sure you need them? 1099 is only required if the amount they paid you exceeds $600...

Reply by Darlin_AL on 2/9/13 3:04pm
Msg #454988

Mike, thanks for the reminder! (I used to know that back in my office/mgr days, but long forgot). This forum is so helpful on many levels.

Reply by ToniK on 2/8/13 6:37pm
Msg #454874

Same here

Reply by Blueink_TN on 2/8/13 7:30pm
Msg #454888

As long as you report your income, the 1099's are not necessary.

Reply by Malbrough_LA on 2/8/13 7:37pm
Msg #454890

Blue is 100% correct.

First, try to contact the payer. If it doesn't get to you February 15th, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to report it.

You do NOT need all your 1099s to file your taxes. Accurately reflect your income (you do keep track of such things hopefully) and report it without the documentation.

Now, if you file and get a 1099 that you forgot about(not the above situation since you hadn't "forgot" the income), you need to amend the return. The form is 1040X.

Reply by sueharke on 2/9/13 1:02am
Msg #454938

Re: Blue is 100% correct.

I agree with everything you said except calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. There is no assurance of getting a correct answer or getting through the phone lines.

If you really want a corrected 1099, send the sender a registered, certified letter that he or she must sign for. If there is no response you have proven that you attempted to correct the 1099 when the IRS or state taxing agency sends a letter about the problem. Consider it the same as collecting money from some of these SS. This would also put the responsibility to the SS for not responding and fixing the problem.