Filers can avoid honest mistakes by hiring a tax professional, Janice Hayman, a tax professional in New York City, said. For example, an independent contractor working with a larger contractor may mistakenly believe he is an employee of the larger business. But the 1099 miscellaneous form he receive
"Absolutely don't file this in the file drawer, don't put it in the bag for your accountant to look at in 12 months. You definitely want to take the bull by the horns, and deal with the IRS immediately," tax accountant Janice Hayman tells ABC News Radio.