No 1099 from employer who paid cash - employer ghosting me - what are my options?

You can still report the income without a 1099. Keep track of all your attempts to contact the employer (emails, texts, etc). Report the income on Schedule C as self-employment income. Make sure to estimate as accurately as possible - bank deposits, records of payment, or any documentation you have. The employer might still file the 1099 late, but you're protected if you report the income.

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lol welcome to the cash payment club 🤡 been there done that. Employers who do cash payments are always sketchy af

Make sure to set aside money for taxes next time... learned that one the hard way 😭

Dealing with the same thing rn. My employer straight up moved to a different state without sending my 1099 smh

You might want to report them to the IRS. Employers who pay cash and don't send 1099s are usually evading taxes themselves.

Been through this exact situation! Here's what worked for me: 1) Document everything - screenshot your attempts to contact them, keep records of when you worked and how much you were paid. 2) You can report the income on your tax return even without the 1099 - use Schedule C-EZ if it was simple freelance work. 3) The IRS actually has a form (SS-8) to determine worker classification if you're unsure whether you were an employee or contractor. Don't stress too much - being honest about your income is what matters most, and the IRS understands these situations happen.