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Crypto Tax Question: missing 1099 from defunct exchange

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Hypothetical question

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

missing 1099 from defunct exchange. I've been dealing with this for about 5 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Illustrative response

Look (at least in my experience), my buddy went through something identical.

What trips people up most is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

Crypto Tax Question: missing 1099 from defunct exchange

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