The envelope is postmarked 12/23/31, so I'm not sure why it took over a week to get to us.
I don't understand why recognizing the income in 2022 would require that I use the accrual method. By using the cash method, income is recorded when I actually receive it. Although I didn't actually receive it until 2023 I don't think I would have any problem convincing the IRS that I received it in 2022 considering I'm having so much trouble proving that I received it in 2023. And if/when I get a 1099 for the money then it would also show that the money was earned in 2022.
