Help! Received CP-2000 letter for corrected 1099-NEC showing double income
Title: Help! Received CP-2000 letter for corrected 1099-NEC showing double income 1 I'm freaking out a bit here. Just got a CP-2000 notice from the IRS saying I didn't report income from a 1099-NEC. The problem is that the company actually made a mistake on the first 1099 they issued me and later sent a corrected one (it has that "CORRECTED" box checked at the top). But now the IRS letter shows BOTH 1099s from the same company as if they're two separate payments - basically making it look like I earned twice as much as I actually did. I know I need to respond to this notice, but I'm not sure what's the best way to handle it. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Is there a straightforward way to get this fixed, or am I going to be stuck with this massive tax bill hanging over my head while this gets sorted out? The amount they're saying I owe is seriously stressing me out.
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Amina Diop
8 This is a common issue with corrected 1099s, so try not to stress too much. The IRS system sometimes records both the original and corrected forms as separate income sources instead of recognizing that one replaces the other. You'll need to respond to the CP-2000 notice by the deadline indicated on the letter. Include a written explanation stating that the second 1099-NEC was a correction of the first one, not additional income. Also include copies of both 1099-NEC forms showing that one is marked "CORRECTED." If you have any communication from the company about the correction, include that as well. Use the response form that came with your CP-2000 notice and check the box indicating that you disagree with some or all of the proposed changes. Be specific about which income entry is incorrect (the original 1099-NEC) and explain why.
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•12 Thank you for the advice. Should I also contact the company that issued the 1099s and ask them to send some kind of letter confirming the correction? Would that help my case?
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•8 Yes, getting documentation from the company would definitely strengthen your case. Ask them to provide a signed letter stating that they issued a corrected 1099-NEC and that the original form should be disregarded. Have them specifically reference both form numbers if possible and clearly state that the corrected form represents your actual income, not additional income. Make sure to keep copies of everything you send to the IRS, and consider sending your response via certified mail so you have proof of when it was delivered. The IRS typically takes several weeks to process these responses, so don't be alarmed if you don't hear back right away.
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•19 How does this even work? The IRS phone system is notoriously impossible to get through. I've tried calling multiple times and always get the "due to high call volume" message before it hangs up on me.
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Amina Diop
3 Make sure to check if you included the corrected 1099-NEC amount on your tax return! Sometimes people receive a corrected form but forget to use the updated figures when filing. If you reported the amount from the corrected 1099-NEC correctly on your return, make that very clear in your response to the CP-2000.
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Amina Diop
•1 Good point - I double-checked and I did use the corrected amount on my Schedule C. Should I specify which line on my tax return shows this income to make it easier for them to see I reported it correctly?
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•3 Absolutely! Being specific helps the IRS reviewer quickly verify your claim. Mention the exact form, line number, and amount where you reported the income. For example: "This income was correctly reported on my 2024 Form 1040, Schedule C, Line 1, in the amount of $X,XXX as shown on the CORRECTED 1099-NEC." Also, if the corrected 1099-NEC shows a different amount than the original, clearly point out which amount you reported and why. Sometimes corrections involve more than just checking a box - they might change the income amount too. The clearer and more specific you are, the faster they can resolve your case.
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Amina Diop
16 Don't forget to keep track of all communications with the IRS regarding this issue! I had a similar situation last year, and documentation was key to getting it resolved.
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•6 What's the best way to document everything? Should I be keeping a log of phone calls too, or just saving copies of written correspondence?
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