Unemployment

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what else can I use to file unemployment if I don’t have the FEIN number?

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rjsAnswer

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To correctly report your unemployment benefits you need the Form 1099-G from the state. The 1099-G will have the FEIN on it. On the 1099-G form it's called "Payer's TIN," not FEIN.

Some states do not mail the Form 1099-G. You have to access it on the state's unemployment web site. Check the state's web site or call the unemployment office to find out how to get your 1099-G.

xmasbaby0

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Do you have a 1099G from your state for the unemployment?

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rjs

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Level 15

To correctly report your unemployment benefits you need the Form 1099-G from the state. The 1099-G will have the FEIN on it. On the 1099-G form it's called "Payer's TIN," not FEIN.

Some states do not mail the Form 1099-G. You have to access it on the state's unemployment web site. Check the state's web site or call the unemployment office to find out how to get your 1099-G.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

Unemployment compensation is taxable on your federal return.

You will have to enter a 1099G that is issued by your state.

Some states will mail out the 1099G. Or you might need to go to your state’s unemployment website and use the password, etc. that you have been using to certify for weekly benefits to get your 1099G from the state’s site.

Enter your 1099G in Federal>Wages & Income>Unemployment

Go through the screens very carefully, making sure to enter any federal/state tax you had withheld from the unemployment.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/where-do-i-report-a-1099-g-for-unemployment-or-paid-family-leave/00/26530

Most states with a state income tax do tax unemployment benefits

AL, CA, DC, NH, NJ, and PA do not tax unemployment

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/personal-income-taxes/help/how-does-receiving-unemployment-affect-my-taxes/00/1756152

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/form-1099-g/help/what-if-the-boxes-on-my-1099-g-don-t-match-the-boxes-in-turbotax/00/1954176