1099-MISC but incorrect Recipient TIN

[M_Art]

My wife received a 1099-MISC from a payer called [PII Removed], with an address of [PII Removed]. Is this a legit entity? It says that I earned $9,000 in the state of California. I almost believed it, but it displays an incorrect Recipient's TIN, which is not my wife's. What should I do? They've included their phone number [PII Removed].

[CatinaT1]

Have you called them? They are who issued the 1099 and will need to correct it if it is something that indeed is associated with money they paid to you.

[M_Art]

Tried calling them, no answer, left a voicemail. She said she never received such a huge amount during the year.

[BrittanyS]

You should always attempt to contact the issuer first to discuss the incorrect form and request a corrected 1099-MISC.  If you can not reach the issuer and have not received the corrected or missing 1099-MISC by the end of February, you can contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.  The IRS will supply one of the following forms:

Form 4852, Substitute for Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement or Form 1099-R, Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insur...

If the missing or incorrect form has not been received by the tax filing deadline.  The return can be completed, estimating the income from the 1099-MISC and include form 4852.

For more information see the link below:

• What to do when form W-2 or 1099 is missing or incorrect

@M_Art