2024 tax year

[cfriedlein]

I was paid for a job I did at the beginning of the year; this was for work I did in 2024.

I'm having problems getting a 1099 from former employer, not sure what to do and how to file my taxes ?

[xmasbaby0]

Employers and clients have until January 31 to issue W-2's and 1099's.   If you worked as an independent contractor and made at least $600, the client (they are not your "employer") is required to issue a 1099NEC to you.  Contact them and make sure they know how to get it to you---via mail, email, etc.

[Opus 17]

If you are self-employed, you are expected to keep accurate business records of income and expenses, and file your return reporting all your income even if you don't get a 1099 from your customer.  If you are a regular employee, you are supposed to get a W-2.  If you believe you were a regular employee and you don't get a W-2, there is a form you can fill out to deal with that.

However, both types of forms only need to be mailed by January 31, so you should not jump the gun and start doing extra paperwork until at least February 10 or so. 

[Bsch4477]

You can follow the advice of the IRS below. 

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-03-25.pdf

Or if you know the amount that you were paid just enter it as cash income in your Schedule C. 

[cfriedlein]

Thanks for the information. I have already been in contact with employer, and they stated they didn't have any tax forms to send out and as I'm the only one they need to send to they are as usual taking their time.

[cfriedlein]

Thank you.