1099 from an employer that I cannot reach

araukar · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2010, 04:20 PM

I worked as an appraiser for a company that no longer exists...I usually get a 1099 statement at this point and file accordingly. I cannot get in contact with anyone from that said company, and am wondering how I would proceed. I have a W2 from my new job, but do I need to claim that money made from the previous employer (it was very minimal)...any help would be appreciated

TaxGuru · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2010, 01:21 AM

Well, just because you did not get a 1099-Misc does not mean that you have no reportable income! You should still report the amount of 1099-Misc Income that you had received in 2009 as an Appraiser. It makes no difference to the IRS if you have not received the 1099-Misc as you are required to report the income anyways.

Thus, I would suggest that you determine how much income that you have received and report this income on Schedule C along with the any allowable expenses that you incurred with respect to the income earned as an Appraisal.