Taxes asking for a 1099-G but neither I nor my wife file for unemployment

[cody-osterhouse]

Do not have a 1099-G

[Bsch4477]

Did you get a refund on your 2024 tax return ?

[LindaS5247]

If you did not receive unemployment, the 1099-G request likely refers to a state or local tax refund from last year. If you received a state tax refund last year, it could be taxable. Look up your state refund amount via your state's tax agency or your banking statements.

If you did not receive unemployment or a state refund, you could possibly be a victim of identity theft. You can check your state's Department of Labor (DOL) site for any 1099-G Form to determine if a fraudulent account exists.

Check your  return for a Form 1099-G and if one exists, delete it. And make sure you did not answer Yes to receiving unemployment benefits.

You can check your TurboTax entries as follows:

1. Click on Search at the top right of your TurboTax screen
2. Type Form 1099-G in the search box and Enter
3. Click on the link Jump to Form 1099-G
4. Your screen will ask Did you receive unemployment or paid family leave benefits? Make sure this is answered no.

If you are using TurboTax Online you can delete a Form 1099-G as follows:

1. In your left panel of your TurboTax screen click on "Tax Tools"
2. And then Click on "Tools"
3. Click on "Delete a Form"
4. Scroll through your list of Forms
5. Click the garbage can next to "Form 1099-G"

If you are using TurboTax Desktop, you can delete a Form 1099-G as follows:

1. Click on "Forms" in the upper right of your TurboTax screen to switch to "Forms Mode"
2. In your left panel scroll down and look for "Form 1099-G"
3. In your right panel at the bottom of Form 1099-G, click on "Delete Form"
4. Click on "Yes" to confirm the deletion.

Click here for How to Delete Forms in TurboTax Desktop.

Click here for "How to View and Delete Forms in TurboTax Online.

Please return to Community if you have any additional information or questions and we would be happy to help.