You can find out by contacting the IRS. But you must do so after the IRS reporting deadline has passed for the business or entity that may have mailed you a reporting document. The IRS phone number: 1-800-829-1040.
Form W-2G, Certain Gambling Winnings, is mailed to the taxpayer by January 31, 2018. However, the payor has until April 1, 2018, to report your winnings to the IRS.
1099-Misc, Miscellaneous Income (other than box 7 income), is mailed to the taxpayer by January 31, 2018. However, the payor has until March 31, 2018, to report this income to the IRS.
If you feel you are missing documents, you can call the business and ask if a Form W-2G or 1099-Misc was issued to you. If you are uncertain, prepare your tax return and report everything you have. If any income missing, the IRS will send a letter to you.
