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February 10, 2026
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1099 G

  • February 10, 2026
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Received a 1099G for PFML in Massachusetts box one is blank, but box 4 and 11 have a amount. TurboTax will not let me leave box one blank. What do I put in box 1?

 

thank you 

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DawnC
Level 15
February 10, 2026

Is there an amount in Box 2?   Is the issuer of the form the state of Massachusetts?  

 

You should get a 1099-G if the state of MA paid your benefits.  In this case, the amount the state paid should be in box 1 and you will need to get a corrected form by contacting the state of MA if the amount was erroneously omitted.     Paid Family Leave

 

 

 

 

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Level 2
February 10, 2026

It is for Massachusetts, and there is nothing in box two.  I have attached a picture

 

KrisD15
Level 15
February 10, 2026

The State of Massachusetts sent that form to you because you had state and federal tax withheld. 

I suggest you not try to enter the 1099-G since TurboTax won't like Box 1 being blank HOWEVER enter the tax withheld.  Leave that form 1099-G off the return and enter the tax as follows: 

 

  • DEDUCTIONS & CREDITS
  • ESTIMATES AND OTHER TAXES PAID
  • OTHER INCOME TAXES
  • START

 

  • Withholding not already entered on a W-2 or 1099
  • START
  • Enter 280.69 under FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 
  • Enter 140.29 under STATE WITHHOLDING and select Massachusetts from the state drop-down list

 

The IRS will have gotten a copy of the 1099-G and they will match that withholding to that 1099-G. 

Keep a copy with your tax file. 

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