| Document | Due Date to Receive |
|---|---|
| Form W-2 (from employer) | February 2, 2026 |
| Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation) | February 2, 2026 |
| Other 1099 forms (1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc.) | February 2, 2026 |
| Form 1099-K (payment card/third-party network) | February 2, 2026 |
| ACA Forms 1095-B / 1095-C (to individuals) | March 3, 2026 |
If you’re missing a W-2 or Form 1099—or if these forms contain errors—contact the employer, payer, or issuing agency directly to request missing or corrected documents.
Taxpayers with an IRS Individual Online Account can view and download available wage and income transcripts for 2025, including:
ℹ️ Note: In some cases, a transcript may show “No record of return filed.” This simply means the IRS has not yet received the data from your employer.
If you still haven’t received the missing or corrected form by the end of February 2026, call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS will:
When calling, have this information ready:
If documents are still unavailable by the filing deadline, you have two options:
Option A: File using Form 4852
Option B: Request an Extension
If you later receive corrected forms with information that differs from what you reported, you must file Form 1040-X (Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return) to update your submission.
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Form W-2 | Wage and Tax Statement |
| Form 1099-NEC | Nonemployee Compensation |
| Form 1099-MISC | Miscellaneous Income |
| Form 1099-INT | Interest Income |
| Form 1099-DIV | Dividends and Distributions |
| Form 1099-G | Certain Government Payments (unemployment, state tax refund) |
| Form 1099-K | Payment Card & Third-Party Network Transactions |
| Form 1099-R | Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement Plans |
| Letter 6419 | Total Advance Child Tax Credit Payments |
| Letter 6475 | Economic Impact Payment |
| Form 1095-A | Health Insurance Marketplace Statement |
If you receive an incorrect Form 1099-G, contact the issuing state agency to request a revised version. If the corrected form cannot be obtained in time, file an accurate return based on the income you actually received.
Important: If you work for a foreign employer that does not issue U.S. wage forms, Form 4852 is not automatically the answer. The reporting approach is different—consult a tax professional .
You generally do NOT need to file an amended return for:
Math errors – IRS will correct these automatically and send a notice
Missing forms that IRS already received – e.g., employer already sent W-2 to SSA
To claim a refund, you must file Form 1040-X within:
If you filed before the deadline (e.g., February for an April 15 deadline), your return is considered filed on April 15.
At Hollins & Associates, LLC, we’re here to help you navigate these challenges and ensure your tax filing process is seamless and stress-free.
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