You can approach the issuer and ask the issuer to reissue it correctly. If the issuer of the Form 1099 has already sent it to the IRS, ask for a “corrected” Form 1099.

Tax season is well underway, and that means you should have received one or more income statements from employers or any other entities that paid you income in 2024. IRS rules state that all tax ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. Millions of Forms 1099 are sent out every year. Most arrive in ...