1099 Tax Issue — missing 1099 from defunct exchange

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

missing 1099 from defunct exchange. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but got conflicting advice.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.