I received a letter from the IRS asking me to file taxes for 2004 but I can't find my 1099 help!?

Question

I can't find the 1099 I received for that year (I'm an independent contractor) how do I get the 1099 for that year so that I can file?

and I have no way of remembering how much $$$ i made that year.

Answer 1

Call the number on the IRS letter. Since the amount was also reported to them, they should be able to provide you with a computer prinout showing the amount. Or, you could simply get the number from the payer. Unless taxes were withheld, you don't need the actual form to file the tax return, ONLY the amount.

Answer 2

I would go to your local IRS office and ask for a printout of W2 and 1099s they received for 2004. They have it on file. You will probably want to have a professional preparer complete the 1040 and other forms, though, the IRS income printouts are quite rough and can be difficult to read.

Answer 3

Just include the income in your filing. They have the original. They will make the corrections. The law only requires that you report the income. It does not require you present the 1099. That is just a courtesy. If you read one it tells you that the IRS has been told of this transaction. You put one in the return to make it easier to look up, no more , no less. Just write them a note and attach it to your return.

Answer 4

The IRS can give you a printout of all earned income reported to them for a particular year.

Answer 5

you can look in your bank statements.

also, contact your clients for past 1099 forms.

Answer 6

did you use a accountant? if not call the irs and explain the situation they can probably help you out

Answer 7

Contact the people you worked for...

Answer 8

I'd contact your employer.