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posted Apr 28, 2022 6:56:52 PM

Should I use 2021 or 2020 of my 1099-G?

Or should I file both?

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Level 15
Apr 28, 2022 7:00:38 PM

What?   No you cannot put both of them on the same tax return.   A 2020 1099G must be put on a 2020 tax return, and a 2021 1099G has to be on a 2021 tax return.  Are they for unemployment?   For 2020 the first $10,200 will not be taxed on your 2020 federal return.   But for 2021 it is all fully taxable.

 

The current online software is ONLY for 2021.   You cannot put information for any other year on a 2021 return.

 

Online preparation and e-filing for 2018 and 2019 and 2020 is permanently closed.

To file a return for a prior tax year

 If you need to prepare a return for 2018, 2019 or 2020 you can purchase and download desktop software to do it, then print, sign,  and mail the return(s)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/past-years-products/

You may also want to explore purchasing the software from various retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Best Buy, Walmart, Sam’s, etc.

 

Remember to prepare your state return as well—if you live in a state that has a state income tax.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/00/25573 

 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

 

Note:  The desktop software you need to prepare the prior year return must be installed/downloaded to a full PC or Mac.  It cannot be used on a mobile device.

 

 

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

 

You will have to enter a 1099G that is issued by your state.

 

Some states will mail out the 1099G.  Or you might need to go to your state’s unemployment website and use the password, etc. that you have been using to certify for weekly benefits to get your 1099G from the state’s site.

 

Enter your 1099G in Federal>Wages & Income>Unemployment

 

Go through the screens very carefully, making sure  to enter any federal/state tax you had withheld from the unemployment.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-report-a-1099-g-for-unemployment-or-paid-family-leave/00/26530

 

 

Level 15
Apr 28, 2022 7:01:18 PM

Huh?  Do you have 2 1099G?  What for?  A state tax refund or unemployment?  A 2021 1099G goes on your 2021 return.  A 2020 1099G goes on your 2020 return.  Go by the year in the top corner, not the year in box 3.