Frequently Asked Questions for 1099-Gs
- Do I have to include my 1099-G when I file my taxes?
Yes. Your 1099-G reflects payments and tax withholding that should be included when you file your tax return.
- Why did I receive a 1099-G but didn't file for benefits in 2023?
Your 1099-G reflects any payment paid in 2023. This may include payments from prior year claims. Unfortunately, if you access your HiRE account, you will only see activity on your most recent claim. Please check your financial statements to see payments processed in 2023 if you cannot see all of them on your HiRE account.
- Why did I get a 1099-G for only tax withholding?
If payments were processed in 2023 and you elected to withhold taxes, you will receive a 1099-G to include the tax withholding portion. This includes if the financial institution returned your payments. If all payments were returned, you will receive a 1099-G for only the tax withholding portion transmitted to the IRS. Make sure you file this 1099-G to get the credits for the tax withholding that occurred.
- I believe the amount of unemployment benefits on my 1099-G may be incorrect. How can I get it corrected?
You should first review your 2023 payments in your account on our HiRE website. If the total in HiRE doesn't match the total shown on your 1099-G, you can contact our Unemployment Call Center at 866-783-5567 and request a payment review. If an error is identified, we will take the necessary action to make the correction and issue a corrected 1099-G. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advises if you received a 1099-G in error and it has not been corrected before you file your federal income tax return, you should NOT report the income. You must attach a statement to your return of why you are not reporting the 1099-G income. A copy of the submission confirmation from the LWC's online fraud reporting form can serve as a written statement.
- The benefits reported on my 1099-G were overpaid. Could you provide me with a corrected 1099-G?
We are required by the Internal Revenue Service to put all benefit payments, including amounts overpaid, on this form. A claim overpayment does not require a correction to the 1099-G.
- I have repaid some (or all) of my overpayment and need a corrected 1099-G. How can I get a corrected form?
As stated in the above answer, the LWC is required by the IRS to put all benefit payments, including amounts overpaid, on the 1099-G. The LWC does not issue corrected 1099s for overpaid monies or repayments made against an overpayment. You can bring your 1099-G and proof of the repayment(s) to a qualified tax preparer, who would be the best source to answer any questions about reporting your unemployment payments, overpayments, and repayments.
- I have already reported Identity Theft to the LWC. Why did I still receive a 1099-G?
The IRS requires proof of Identity Theft for 1099-Gs not to be issued. If you have reported Identity Theft to the LWC, you should have received a follow-up email that provided next-step instructions for Identity Theft victims to have their names cleared in LWC's system. You must follow the steps as directed and upload ALL requested documents for the case to be investigated. If you did not receive an email detailing next-step instructions, you would need to resubmit the Identity Theft request at https://www.laworks.net/IDTheftDocumentPortal. Once you receive the email and upload all required documentation (including a police report), there is nothing else required unless investigators need to contact you for more information. Save the submission confirmations and the required documentation, including a police report, for your records and tax purposes. If our investigation confirms ID Theft, a corrected 1099-G will be issued.
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This page was last updated on May 29, 2024.
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