Massachusetts 10099- G - Unemployment Compensation

[iggyonline1]

 I received a 1099-G from Massachusetts for Unemployment compensation.  This is listed in Box 1.  The Turbo tax software doesn't have a box 1 selection.  Since this is taxable income, how does it get entered?  I also read that the Mass deduction for unemployment comp hadn't been updated in TT yet.  Any support would be appreciated...      

[MaryK4 · Accepted solution]

You enter under Unemployment Income, NOT Other Common Income.

Box 1 shows the total amount of unemployment or paid family leave benefits you received during the year. If you received these benefits from more than one state, you should have a separate form from each state.

This form varies by state, so the boxes on your form may be labeled a little differently than how you see them in TurboTax.

For example, if you only received unemployment (and not paid family leave), box 1 might just be labeled  unemployment compensation or even just unemployment.

[iggyonline1]

Thanks very much.  Sorry to be dense, but the software doesn't show an option for box 1.  it starts with Box 2.   Are you saying unemployment income is entered as a separate entry outside of the 1099-G question?  

[LenaH]

To enter your 1099-G, please follow these steps to enter your unemployment: 

1. Open or continue your tax return in TurboTax.
2. Search for unemployment and select the Jump to link.
3. On the Did you receive unemployment or paid family leave benefits in 2021? screen, answer Yes.
4. Follow the instructions to enter your unemployment.

Completing the steps above will guide you to the area you enter Box 1 of your 1099-G.

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