Unemployment 1099-G: I applied in Dec 2023 but didn't receive payment until 2024, is this why I didn't receive a 1099-G?

I applied in early December 2023 when I was laid-off, but then received payment for 3 weeks in December at the end of January 2024 where my weekly payments started. Is this why I don't receive a 1099-G? Just want to make sure if I don't need to file them until next year or not.

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Feb 23, 2024 6:17:40 AM

Since you did not receive any unemployment benefits until January 2024, you will be entering it on your 2024 tax return next year. You will get a 1099G from your state, and will need to enter it on your 2024 return.

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Feb 23, 2024 6:20:13 AM

Perfect, It's what I was thinking but didn't want to accidentally not claim. Most say you get it for the year you "received" benefits not "applied," however I wanted to be certain.

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Unemployment 1099-G: I applied in Dec 2023 but didn't receive payment until 2024, is this why I didn't receive a 1099-G?

I applied in early December 2023 when I was laid-off, but then received payment for 3 weeks in December at the end of January 2024 where my weekly payments started. Is this why I don't receive a 1099-G? Just want to make sure if I don't need to file them until next year or not.