What to Do If Your 1099 Is Wrong: Duplicate, Too High, or Missing Income
Step 1: Prove it is wrong (to yourself first) Compare Box 1 to: your invoices, contracts, bank deposits, and platform payout reports for that calendar year. Note the exact difference and the likely cause: Payment counted in the wrong year (December work paid in January, or vice versa) Reimbursement or equipment cost included as pay Duplicate form for the same payment Payment to the wrong person / wrong SSN Gross amount before platform fees, when you were actually paid net Step 2: Contact the payer in writing Email beats a phone call because you keep a record. Include: your name, the form year, the amount shown, the amount you believe is correct, and your evidence (invoice numbers, deposit dates). Ask specifically for a corrected 1099-NEC. ...