Boxes don't match on turbotax to 1099G. TurboTax box4 is Fed withheld & my 1099G box4 is State withheld, #3 is Fed. What do I enter for #4 Fed withholding, box 3 or 4?

[VolvoGirl]

Why did you get it?
Who sent it to you?

[BAE]

Unemployment payments. The State.

[macuser_22 · Accepted solution]

TurboTax follows the IRS form rules.  Box 4 is federal tax withheld and box 11 is sate tax withheld.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1099g_18.pdf

[BAE]

So, I should just fill in the tax form using the descriptions and not the box#'s?  Thanks.

[macuser_22]

Sounds like they are using there own non-standard form with different box numbers so that is what I would do.

[BAE]

Thanks for your help.

[Palms2Pines]

I had the same question, but I found  there's a specific category called "Unemployment and paid family leave (1099-G)". Under this category the numbers from my EDD matched up with turbo tax's format.

Hope this helps. 🙂

[juliekhachtel]

I am trying to enter in the return to work bonus from this year during the pandemic - I am on the unemployment 1099-G page but the boxes do not match for the return to work bonus.  Have you had any luck with that particular 1099- G form?

[MarilynG1]

@juliekhachtel They may be using a non-standard 1099-G form as mentioned by @macuser_22 above.  Try to match the descriptions on your 1099-G to the box descriptions in TurboTax.

Bonuses are often reported on a 1099-Misc or on your W-2, if your employer paid the bonus.

However, if a governmental agency paid the bonus on a 1099-G, it may be included in the total unemployment in Box 1. 

Click this link for more info on How to Enter a 1099-G for Unemployment or Paid Family Leave.