You could also try calling the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. They might be able to help if you've made reasonable efforts to get the form from the non-profit. I had to do this once when a client refused to send me a 1099.

For future reference, you might want to request the 1099 in writing (email counts) when you finish the work, rather than waiting until tax season. I learned this the hard way after a similar experience. Also, don't forget that you can deduct business expenses related to your consulting work on Schedule C - things like mileage to their office, office supplies, software you used for the project, etc. Even without the 1099, those deductions can help offset some of the self-employment tax burden on that $4K income. Keep detailed records of everything - your invoices, their payments, any expenses, and your communication attempts. The IRS cares more about accurate reporting than having the physical forms.

I filed a 2021 return on 4/15/2025 and am still waiting on my $2.800 return from Economic Impact Statement! When can I expect to receive it?

I'm in almost the exact same boat as you! Filed my 2020 and 2021 returns in late February after years of procrastination (the anxiety around it just kept making it worse). I've been getting those penalty notices too, and it's been really stressful not knowing what's happening. What I've learned from calling my local taxpayer advocate office is that when you file this late, everything gets processed as Recovery Rebate Credits rather than the original stimulus payments. The good news is that you should still get whatever's left after they apply it to your penalties and interest - it just takes much longer to process. I'm about 10 weeks out from filing now and still waiting, but I can see on my IRS transcript that my returns are being processed. The taxpayer advocate told me to expect 12-16 weeks total for late filers like us, especially if there are multiple years involved. One thing that helped my anxiety was setting up an IRS online account so I could check my transcript and see actual progress rather than just wondering. At least then you know your return didn't disappear into a black hole! The waiting is brutal though - I totally feel your frustration with not being able to get through on the phone.

Check your pay stubs carefully to make sure hours and pay rate are correct! My old job was taking out the right PERCENTAGES but they had my hours wrong some weeks so I was getting overtaxed. YTD just means the total for the whole year btw.

Just want to add another perspective here - at $18/hour, if you're working full-time (40 hours/week), your gross pay should be around $720 weekly or $1,440 biweekly. The $50 for FICA actually sounds about right for a biweekly check ($1,440 x 6.2% = $89, but if it's weekly then $720 x 6.2% = $45). For the federal income tax, that amount depends heavily on your W-4 filing status and allowances. If you're single and claimed 0 allowances, you'll definitely see higher withholding. You can use the IRS withholding calculator on their website to figure out the right number of allowances to claim. One quick thing to check - make sure your employer classified you as an employee and not a contractor. If you're getting a 1099 instead of a W-2, you'd be responsible for paying both the employee AND employer portions of FICA (15.3% total instead of 7.65%), which would explain why your taxes feel so high!

I'm also a non-resident seller and got my ITIN last year. One thing nobody mentioned yet is that many tax treaties only reduce withholding on certain types of income, not all. For example, royalty rates might be reduced but not service income. So even with a tax treaty, understanding exactly what your income is classified as is super important. For non-treaty countries, getting an ITIN is still valuable because: 1) You can file a tax return and potentially get some withholding refunded 2) Some platforms have their own policies that reduce withholding for ITIN holders regardless of treaty status 3) It simplifies any future US tax obligations Just make sure to research the specific policies of your selling platform!

As someone who just went through this process successfully, I can confirm you're absolutely eligible for an ITIN! I'm from a country without a US tax treaty and was in the exact same situation with 30% withholding on my digital product sales. Here's what worked for me: First, you'll need Form W-7 (ITIN application) along with supporting documents that prove your identity and foreign status. The key is including a clear explanation letter stating you need the ITIN because you're receiving US-source income subject to withholding and plan to file annual tax returns. Once you get your ITIN, you'll file Form 1040-NR annually and provide your platform with Form W-8BEN that includes your ITIN. This should reduce or eliminate the 30% withholding depending on your platform's policies. The whole process took about 8 weeks for me, and I went from 30% withholding to around 12% effective tax rate after filing my return. Definitely worth the effort! Just make sure to use a Certifying Acceptance Agent if available in your country so you don't have to mail original documents.

I made a similar mistake but much worse - $1,200 error on my 8949 that DID affect my tax liability. I didn't catch it until this year. The main difference between your situation and mine is that mine actually changed how much I owed, so I absolutely had to amend. The IRS actually caught it themselves and sent me a notice, which led to penalties and interest. For your $30 error that doesn't change your tax liability, even my CPA said not to bother amending. He explained that the IRS systems are designed to catch errors that impact how much tax you paid, not minor reporting errors that don't affect your bottom line. Just use the correct carryover amount going forward and you'll be fine!

I'm going through something very similar right now! I found a $25 error on my 2022 Form 8949 where I miscalculated a capital loss. Like you, I was already at the $3,000 limit so it wouldn't change my refund at all. After reading through all these responses and doing some research, I've decided not to amend. The consensus seems clear - when there's no tax liability impact, the IRS really doesn't care about these small reporting errors. What I'm planning to do is exactly what several people suggested: use the correct capital loss carryover amount on my 2023 return. I'll keep documentation of the error in my tax files in case I ever need to explain the discrepancy, but I won't file an amended return. It's kind of a relief to know that perfectionism isn't always necessary when it comes to taxes, especially for these minor errors that don't affect what we actually owe or get refunded. Thanks for asking this question - it helped me figure out what to do with my own situation!