How do I request an extra copy of my 1099-G? I had a fraudulent Unemployment claim opened in my name and am unsure if the IRS expects me to claim the amount or not.

I have not received absolutely any unemployment in 2020. Because of the nature of how it was made fraudulently, I am unable to access any of the information related to my claim and have as of yet not received a 1099-G. I know he has changed my mailing address with the EDD to somewhere in Florida while the claim and myself are located in California.

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Expert Alumni

Jan 20, 2021 9:10:09 AM

If you have not reported the identity theft unemployment fraud to EDD in California, here is contact information for that agency to report the fraud Report Fraud.

Each state issues 1099-Gs for its residents. California 1099-G is available through this site: California 1099-G Access. You will be able to see if a 1099-G was issued for you.

If one is issued for you with a fraudulent amount shown, the IRS requests that you obtain a corrected form with $0 reported. IRS and Unemployment Fraud If an incorrect 1099-G is issued for you, and you don't obtain a corrected form, then the IRS will contact you about this in the future with their matching program.

Level 15

Jan 20, 2021 9:19:41 AM

you don't put amounts due to fraud by someone else on your tax return.

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How do I request an extra copy of my 1099-G? I had a fraudulent Unemployment claim opened in my name and am unsure if the IRS expects me to claim the amount or not.