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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 11:27:55 PM

Tax Year Prior to 2020: What is the 1099-G? and what do I do if i have not received one?

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Level 7
Jun 4, 2019 11:27:57 PM

While the most common use of a Form 1099-G is to report unemployment compensation, there are also several other types of government payments that can be reported on a Form 1099-G, including state and local tax refunds.  

See the following link for more information on this form What is a 1099-G Form?

Forms are not due until Jan. 31st so it is still possible that you will receive the form.  However, what steps you should take depend on what reason you are expecting a Form 1099-G.  If you received unemployment compensation, then you could likely find this information on your states labor department website.  

If you didn't have a state or local tax refund last year, then you may not receive a Form 1099-G at all.  If you did have a state refund, then you should also have this information in your tax or banking records from last year (it is just the refund amount that you received).  Also, you are only required to actually input this information into TurboTax if you itemized your deductions last year.  If you took the standard deduction, then your state or local tax refund will not be taxable income.

New Member
Feb 19, 2020 4:17:48 PM

I did send off my papers and was told to add my 1099G form with my taxes by your company 

New Member
Mar 27, 2020 12:21:32 PM

I didn't get a 1099-G, but I did receive unemployment benefits last year. What do I do in this case?

Expert Alumni
Mar 28, 2020 1:39:28 PM

You can claim the amount as "Other Income" under wages & Income, but if you didn't get a 1099-G, check with your former employer. It is possible that you and/or your employer paid into a unemployment insurance policy. If that is what paid your unemployment, it would not be taxable. If it was paid by the state, it would be. For some states, you need to go to their website and print off your 1099-G, they no longer mail them. 

Level 1
Mar 31, 2020 12:50:56 PM

Have not received the 1099g for the year of 2019,although I worked for the last months  of 2019,November and  December,2019

Expert Alumni
Mar 31, 2020 1:09:12 PM

You will only receive a 1099-G if had received unemployment benefits. Also, if you itemized your deductions for last year and received a refund, then you should expect to receive a state 1099-G for the amount of the refund.

Level 1
Apr 1, 2020 2:34:51 PM

what if you collected pfl and got a state refund last year.  do i get two 1099g's or will it be grouped together?

Expert Alumni
Apr 2, 2020 12:13:04 PM

Yes, there will be two 1099G's issued because these are two separate taxable events.

Level 1
Apr 12, 2020 8:56:02 PM

I received unemployment benefits, but still have not received my 1099G form, if I even need one. Do I have to wait until I get the form or just file my taxes while stating I did receive benefits, but didn't get the form?

Expert Alumni
Apr 13, 2020 9:31:50 AM

Please follow the instruction in the link below if you received unemployment compensation but you didn't receive the 1099-G form.

How do I report unemployment if I didn't get a 109 ...

Level 1
Apr 23, 2020 10:23:22 AM

Hello. I haven't been able to proceed with filing my taxes (in order to get stimulus money) nor file for unemployment, without a 1099 that I've never heard of/ been asked for, before.

Never received unemployment or any wages other than from my regular job.

I did receive a "grant" loan called a one shot deal for rent arrears however. I never thought a loan could be taxable income.

Nevertheless - I don't have it. How do I get it? How do I proceed?

Employee Tax Expert
Apr 23, 2020 6:29:39 PM

It depends.

 

If you know what the source of your income is, you will need to contact the agency who paid you the income.  

 

A Form 1099-G is typically for payments issued for:

  • Taxable grants
  • Unemployment income
  • Paid Family Leave Act income
  • State tax refunds

1099-G source

New Member
May 20, 2020 12:24:47 PM

I was out on PFL in 2019 and never received a 1099-G.  I found the total amt I was paid on the EDD website, is this the only information I'd need from a 1099-G form?

 

Thanks in advance

Expert Alumni
May 20, 2020 12:45:38 PM

Under Wages & Income, look for the Unemployment subheading. The Online product mentions "Government benefits on Form 1099-G", but the download software may explicitly reference paid family leave.

 

Click on Start or Update (or Revisit or whatever the button says).

 

Since this section is for both unemployment and paid family leave, follow the screen instructions carefully showing that you had paid family leave.

 

Eventually, you will come to a screen that asks for the name, address, and other information about the EDD. The most difficult thing is to know the "Payer Federal Identification number" for the EDD. If you skip this, this may or may not catch you in the federal review. 

 

So you might go to the EDD website and see if you can download a copy of your 1099-G or otherwise call them and ask about the other fields - amount paid to you, any federal income tax withheld, and so on.

 

Note that the paid family leave will be taxed on the federal return, but is not taxable on the California return, since it was reported on the 1099-G.

Level 1
Jan 16, 2021 10:10:56 PM

For the past two years i recieved UI and Disability as well, where it shoud say view for 1099 G it says none issued. On the top portion where all the info for the year should be it says NONE. Theres three years ive had benefits so should I by hand calculate the numbers to get the total amount for this year?

Expert Alumni
Jan 17, 2021 4:54:26 PM

No, you should not self calculate unemployment and disability benefits received.   If you haven't received 1099-G form for 3 years, then you should contact your local unemployment center or website..

 

For more information, please see this link.  

New Member
Feb 20, 2021 3:58:08 AM

How do i get my 1099g for tax purposes 

Expert Alumni
Feb 20, 2021 5:32:22 AM

If you received unemployment compensation during the year, you should contact your state unemployment commission for a copy of your Form 1099-G.  Often this document will be available online if your state has an online system for your account or there may be information about the availability of the Form 1099-G on the unemployment commission website.  The Form 1099-G is required to be available to you by January 31st.  

 

@Cheryl8484

 

 

[edited 2/24/2021 | 5:10 am PST]

New Member
Feb 22, 2021 11:54:34 AM

Never received a 1099-G. How do I get one?

New Member
Feb 22, 2021 11:56:30 AM

There is no state tax in my state. But I do have to file for federal-how do I get that information?

 

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 12:11:11 PM

You can contact your state's unemployment office to get a copy of your 1099-G for your unemployment income.   If you received unemployment, you can usually find a copy of your 1099-G by signing into the same system you used to claim your weeks of unemployment.   If you live in a state that does not tax income, you would not have received a 1099-G for a state tax refund.  

 

For 1099-Gs, other than for unemployment, contact your state's Department of Revenue.     @Larryr65

Level 1
Feb 22, 2021 2:20:45 PM

What do I do if I was getting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and have not gotten a 1099-G- and he system says there isn't one for my ss#? (as of 2-22-2021) Thanks

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2021 4:14:20 PM

You still need to report it.  First, I would contact your state unemployment agency and find out why you haven't received the 1099-G yet.  If you have the amount, you can claim the amount as "Miscellaneous Income" under Income & Expenses.   After you have logged in and are in your return:

  • If you do not see all the income categories, Click on the "Add additional income"
  • Now scroll to the bottom of the income screen and click "Show More" next to the Less Common Income category
  • Scroll to the bottom and click "Start" the Miscellaneous Income
  • Scroll to the bottom for "Other Reportable Income" then "Start"
  • There you will see "Any other Taxable Income" indicate Yes and follow the screens to report your proceeds from unemployment

 

New Member
Mar 7, 2021 9:50:00 AM

received unemployment last year but did not get a 1099-g