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Regardless of anyone else's mistake, you always have a duty to mitigate your own damages before pursuing any 3rd party who may also be at fault for them. Talk to a CPA about amending the tax return in question. If you really did not deserve the 1099, the amended return or explanation might reduce the liability.

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