1099Gs from the past 3 years are available in your ReEmployME account. Click the “Get Your NYS 1099-G” button on the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Online page. If you prefer to have your Form 1099-G mailed to you, you can call 1-888-209-8124. Log into your ReEmployMe unemployment account and click on your “Correspondences” tab or the “View and Print 1099” tab to find the electronic version of your 1099G.
Box 1 of the 1099-G Form shows your total unemployment compensation payments for the year. You do not need to attach the 1099-G to your tax return. Your state unemployment office will usually mail you this form by January 31 of each year if you received unemployment compensation the prior year.
If you still do not get the form by February 15, call the IRS for help at 1-800- 829-1040. In some cases, you may obtain the information that would be on the 1099 from other sources.
Those who need to send out a 1099-MISC can acquire a free fillable form by navigating the website of the IRS. Once you’ve received your copy of the form, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the various boxes that must be completed.
The most common uses of the 1099-G is to report unemployment compensation and state/local tax refunds. You may need to report some information on your tax return.
Make sure you select the correct year (for example, 2020 1099Gs are sent in 2021). If you prefer mailing, call 1-888-209-8124.
Click the “Get Your NYS 1099-G” button to access it online. If mailing is preferred, call 1-888-209-8124.
If not received by February 15, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for assistance. You may be able to get the information needed from other sources without waiting for the form.