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posted Apr 18, 2022 12:10:35 PM

For my 1099G I entered my correct UI amount, and the system is telling me it doesn't belong there, that it is RTAA and should go in box 5. How do I force it to accept?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 18, 2022 4:27:04 PM

Does your 1099-G form have an amount in box 1 or box 5?

To report form 1099-G if you have unemployment compensation in box 1 :

  1. Select Federal from the left menu.
  2. Next click on “Wages and Income” 
  3. Scroll down to Unemployment  and click Show more