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.

Opening your mailbox to find an unexpected tax bill from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is rarely a pleasant experience — especially if you filed your taxes expecting a refund or at least a ...

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS can be unsettling. However, if you believe the bill contains errors, you have the right to dispute it. The IRS has a formal process for handling disputes, ...

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