I am self employed and have come across a situation in which a client simply won't send me a 1099. I earned approximately $1,100 with this client in 2022. At their request, I filled out and provided them with a W-9.
I was promised repeatedly over the past two months that the document would be sent, but it never happened. Its been one delay after another. And now they've stopped responding to my messages.
I have delayed filing my taxes, waiting patiently for this document to arrive. It's becoming apparent, however, that I won't get that 1099. So should I simply report it as miscellaneous income? What if the client sends the 1099 to the IRS but not to me?
What is the smartest course of action in a situation like this?
Thanks.
