Where's the option to download my 1099 form from the tax profile?

Thanks for the info! I'm having the same problem but with a different site. Do you know if there's a deadline for when companies have to make 1099s available online? And if we can't find them online, should we contact the company directly or is there some way to get them from the IRS?

Companies are required to make 1099 forms available by January 31st each year, so all of your forms should definitely be accessible by now. If you've thoroughly searched the portal and still can't locate them, I'd recommend contacting the company directly through their customer support. The IRS doesn't have copies of your 1099 forms until after you file your taxes, so unfortunately you can't get them directly from the IRS before filing. If you're running out of time, you could also ask the company if they can email you a copy or resend the original form by mail.

Did you have to pay for that service? I'm a little hesitant to use a third party tool just to find a download button that should be obvious in the first place.

How does it work with security? I'm worried about uploading screenshots of my tax info to some random site. Does it store your tax data after analyzing it?

I didn't pay anything for the basic help I needed, though they do have premium features for more complex tax stuff. They don't store your screenshots - they have this zero-retention policy they explain when you sign up. The analysis happens and then the images are purged from their system. I was worried about that too, but they explain their security setup pretty clearly on the site.

How does this actually work? Does it just connect you to the IRS faster? I've been on hold with them for literally 2 hours before giving up.

Yeah right, nobody can get through to the IRS. They don't even answer their phones most of the time. I've tried calling them 5 different times this month and either get disconnected or told to call back later. Sounds too good to be true honestly.

It basically holds your place in line with the IRS and calls you back when it's your turn to speak with an agent. Instead of you being on hold for hours, their system does the waiting for you. I was super skeptical too! I had tried calling the IRS four times and kept getting the "call volume too high" message or would sit on hold forever. With Claimyr, I got a callback in about 45 minutes and spoke with an actual IRS agent who walked me through my options. The agent told me I could file Form 4852 as a substitute if my employer wasn't providing my W-2 (similar situation can apply for missing 1099s).

This is so annoying though cause nobody tells you when they switch systems! My company did this last year and sent ONE email that went to my spam folder. Is there any requirement for them to notify us about where to find tax docs?

Companies should notify employees about where to find tax documents, but there's no specific legal requirement about the method of notification. They're only legally required to provide the documents by January 31st, either electronically or by mail. Sometimes these notifications end up in spam folders because they come from the third-party provider rather than your company's domain. I recommend checking with HR or the payroll department if you're unsure. Many companies also post this information on their intranet or employee portals during tax season.

That's actually smart. I always forget that paper forms are still an option. Did they give you any hassle about sending it by mail?