Hi. I went on paid family leave in Nov 2017 because I had my baby. I received a 1099-G from State of CA. I thought that's what the 1099-G was for. I filed my tax return with $ in the box stated for unemployment (and paid family leave). Note I was always employed, never received unemployment.
After putting away the paperwork, I read closer and realized the 1099-G was for our 2016 state income tax refund. I thought it was weird that I didn't put anything in that box.
My net tax due/refund will not change. The 1099-G was provided by State of CA for either situation (paid leave or state income tax refund). The classification is simply wrong (unemployment instead of state income tax refund).
I'm worried the IRS will think I'm not including my last year's state income tax refund as income. I did, but I put it in the wrong box. Do I need to amend my tax return? Does amending a tax return create a bigger audit risk? Especially if my amount due or refund doesn't change?