I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
missing 1099 from defunct exchange. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already tried to resolve this directly but did not get a clear answer.
Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.