If I received a 1099G for unemployment but should not have received it, what do I do?

[ayandell88]

I had an employer file unemployment on my behalf when it should not have been. When I found out about it I contacted Dept. of Labor and sent back the unemployment card that was sent. They said everything was fine. Now I received a 1099G stating I received $6000, which is incorrect. I didn't receive ANY unemployment. Do I still need to list this?

[KrisD15]

Enter the 1099-G under Unemployment (there are several 1099-G sections, please be sure you are in the Unemployment section, not State tax refunds and not taxable grants) 

Under Wages & Income

After you enter the 1099-G, continue through the interview. TurboTax will ask if you repaid any of the benefits, select Yes and enter the full amount. 

Continue and finish the interview questioning. 

[susanortiz84]

My employer applied for unemployment that I wasn't supposed to get (never unemployed, never missed a pay check).  I called my state unemployment office, emailed and filled out an online form to return the money, but so far I still have $1620 on a debit card ($1930 before taxes).  What do I do with this?  How do I note it on the 2020 1040 form?

[VolvoGirl]

Well you did get it.  Enter the 1099G on your return.  Since it's under 10,200 it won't be taxable.  But you will get the withholding back as a refund or it will reduce a tax due.

Enter a 1099G for unemployment under

Federal on left

Wages & Income at top

Unemployment - Click the Start or Update Button

Your unemployment compensation will be on Schedule 1 line 7. The exclusion will be on Schedule 1 Line 8 as a negative number. The result flows to Form 1040 Line 8.  You get credit for the withholding on 1040 line 25b.