I lost my 1099 misc

[k_glynn]

If I was to input my 1099 income as higher then I actually made.  Can I do this?

[AmyW]

Since all tax documents are reported directly to the IRS, you will want to make sure that all of the information that you enter is accurate. To obtain a copy of your 1099-Misc, reach out to the company or person that issued it to you. 

[k_glynn]

I read online as long as I report exact or more then 1099 misc has then it's not a problem? Is this true?

[AmyW]

The IRS receives a copy of your 1099-MISC and is expecting the information reported on your return to match their records.  The information you read is most likely referring to businesses who receive 1099-MISC income as well as income NOT reported on a 1099-MISC.  In that case, the TOTAL income must be exactly (or more) than what was reported as 1099-MISC income to the IRS. The amount reported as 1099-MISC must still match the IRS records.