According to the RI unemployment website <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/BenefitRights.htm:">http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/BenefitRights.htm:</a>
" Is Unemployment Insurance Benefits Taxable? YES. You may choose to have a percentage of your weekly benefit amount withheld for Federal and State Income Taxes. Information on how to apply for this is sent to you when you file your claim. Form 1099 is sent to you by January 31st telling you the benefits paid and amounts withheld during the previous year."
So they do withhold if you request it. You can go here to download your 1099-G to see if it looks any different from the one you have: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/ChangeAdd1099.htm">http://www.dlt.ri.gov/ui/ChangeAdd1099.htm</a>
Or you can call them to see what information they can provide. Did you get any statements or stubs showing withholding for the time you were receiving benefits? That might be a place to start.
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