How to get my 1099 g form online

What is the IRS Form 1099-G for unemployment benefits?

If you received unemployment benefits in 2021, DES will issue you an IRS Form 1099-G for tax purposes. All claimants will be able to access their 1099-G through their DES online account by Jan. 31. If you chose mail as your preferred contact method, your 1099-G will be postmarked by Jan. 31 with an expected delivery date in early February.

These statements report the total amount of benefits paid to a claimant in the previous calendar year for tax purposes. The amount reported is based upon the actual payment dates, not the week covered by the payment or the date the claimant requested the payment. The amount on the 1099-G may include the total of benefits from more than one claim.

Are unemployment benefits taxable?

Yes.  All claimants are notified by DES when filing a claim that unemployment benefits are taxable income and must be reported on federal and state tax returns. Claimants may elect to have state and/or federal taxes withheld from their benefit payments. 

Will I have to complete identity verification to access my form online? 

If you have not already completed identity verification and you are only accessing your 2021 1099-G, you will not be required to complete ID.me verification. If you need to take additional actions with your claim, you may be required to complete ID.me verification. Identity verification is one of the fraud prevention tools implemented by DES to stop bad actors from using stolen identities to claim unemployment benefits.

I received a 1099-G from DES but did not file for unemployment. What should I do?

It is possible that you are a victim of identity theft and someone has filed a claim for unemployment in your name. This type of fraud occurs when someone steals another person’s identifying information through outside data breaches, email phishing schemes, impersonation scams and other methods, and uses it to apply for unemployment. 

If you suspect unemployment benefits fraud, you should report it to DES at 984-465-9224 or through the online fraud reporting form. DES must investigate and confirm fraud to correct the 1099-G for the individual and the IRS.

Learn more about steps you can take to report and recover from identity theft at https://des.nc.gov/fraud. 

I received a 1099-G, but it shows a different amount than what I received. What should I do?

The IRS requires that we report all benefits paid to you in the calendar year. If you disagree with the amount shown on your 1099-G, you may contact the DES Customer Call Center at 888-737-0259.

What is reported on my 1099-G? 

DES reports the total amount of unemployment benefits paid to you in the previous calendar year on your 1099-G. This amount is based upon the actual payment dates, not the period covered by the payment or the date you requested the payment. This amount may include the total of benefits from more than one claim.

If I repaid an overpayment, will it be reflected on my 1099-G? 

No. DES reports the total amount of benefits paid to you in the previous calendar year on your 1099-G, regardless of whether you repaid any overpayment. If you repaid part or all of an overpayment during the previous calendar year, you may be able to deduct the repaid amounts on your income tax return. The repaid amount should be reported on the tax return submitted for the year the repayment was made.

If I did not receive my 1099-G, how can I get a copy? 

You may download a copy of your current IRS Form 1099-G through your online account at des.nc.gov at no charge. 1099-Gs for years from 2018 forward are available through your online account.

Written requests for a hard copy of your 1099-G form from 2018, 2019, 2020 or 2021 may be:

  • Faxed to 919-733-1370
  • Emailed to 
  • Or mailed to:
          Division of Employment Security           Attn: Intrastate Claims Unit          P.O. Box 25903          Raleigh, NC 27611-5903 

The written request must include the individual’s complete name, complete address, phone number, last four digits of SSN or Claimant ID, and date of birth. Once received, requests are processed within 48 hours.

There is no cost for years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (current).

Requests for 1099-Gs for years before 2018 may be submitted to the Legal Services Section using the Request for Release of Information Form. The fee for years prior to 2018 is $15.00.

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1099-G tax forms are now available in MyUI+ for many claimants who received unemployment benefits during 2021. To view your 1099-G form if available, log into your MyUI+ account, then select “View Correspondences” from the left-hand navigation menu (or in the hamburger menu at the top, if you’re on mobile). Claimants will also receive a copy of their 1099-G tax form via U.S. mail at the address on file for their claim.

If your 1099-G form has an error, or you receive a 1099-G form in your name despite not having received unemployment benefits in 2021, please complete the form below:

Report Invalid 1099-G Form

We cannot provide tax advice; check with the IRS if you are not sure what to do.
 

Identity Theft

If you have received a 1099-G document from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment but did not file a claim for unemployment benefits, you may be a victim of identity theft. Unfortunately, fraudsters steal or purchase private information from illicit data brokers and use that information to file fraudulent unemployment claims. While we have a sophisticated multi-factor program in place to flag suspected fraud, no system is perfect.

Here’s what you should do if you’ve received a 1099-G document from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment but did not file a claim for unemployment benefits:

  1. Complete the Report Unemployment Identity Theft form.
     
  2. Contact the three consumer credit bureaus and put a fraud alert on your name and Social Security Number (SSN). Credit Bureau Contact Info: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 | Experian: 1-888-397-3742 | TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
     
  3. Create a file where you can keep records of this identity theft in one place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my address has changed?

Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, is mailed in January to anyone who received an unemployment benefits payment during the previous calendar year. If your Form 1099-G is mailed to an address other than your current address, the U.S. Postal Service will forward the Form 1099-G if a current forwarding order is on file. Otherwise, we keep the returned Form 1099-G and automatically mail it again once you submit an address change. You can change your address through MyUI+.

What if I had an overpayment of my unemployment benefits?

Your 1099-G shows the entire amount we paid you in unemployment benefits, even though you are paying back those benefits. Any unemployment benefits paid during the calendar year must be reported as income. If you were overpaid and paid the money back in the same calendar year, both the amount repaid and the amount not yet repaid must be reported as total income. Check the instructions on your tax form to see how to report the unemployment benefit income and the amount repaid.

The Division provides you with monthly records of your repayments. You can reference the monthly statements to determine the total amount you repaid during the year. Credit for repayment(s) can only be claimed in the year in which repayment(s) were paid back to us. Remember that overpayments are included in 1099-G amounts, but offsets are not. We cannot provide advice; check with the IRS if you are not sure what to do.

What do I do if my 1099-G has an incorrect amount or other error?

If you have received a 1099-G document from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, but you believe your 1099-G has an incorrect amount or other error, please report it to us using the Report Invalid 1099-G Form.

What do I do if I need a 1099-G for 2020?

If you need a replacement 1099-G form for 2020, and you received Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits during that year, your 2020 1099-G form is available online. Simply log into your MyUI+ account and select “View Correspondences” from the navigation menu.

If you received regular state unemployment benefits, or any other type of benefit other than PUA, you can request a replacement copy of your 2020 1099-G using the form below. If you are now living at a different address than you were in January 2021, be sure to update your address to the address you want the replacement 1099-G to be sent.

Request Replacement 1099-G (2020 Non-PUA)

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How do I get my 1099

You will be mailed a 1099-G form to your address of record with the VEC by February 4, 2022. You should receive your 1099-G by February 16, 2022. 1099-G forms will be available online for self-printing.

How can I get my 1099?

Sign in to your my Social Security account to get your copy Already have a my Social Security Account? Sign in to your account below and go to “Replacements Documents” to view, save and print your SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S.

How do I get my 1099

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How do I get a 1099

Your 1099-G Form will be available in your Reemployment Assistance account inbox no later than January 31. If you chose US mail as your communication method, we will also mail you a copy. If you would like to update your method of communication from the Department, you can do so in your Reemployment Assistance account.