What is a 1099-G?
A 1099-G form is a document issued by the government to report certain types of government payments you may have received during the year. The form is used to report income that has already been reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is one of the documents that must be provided when filing taxes.

What Info Does a 1099-G Form Provide?
The 1099-G form is issued to individuals and businesses by government agencies and departments. It reports taxable government payments including unemployment benefits, overpayment recoveries for government programs, and state and local income taxes refunded. The form will include your name and address, type of taxable payment that you received, the amount of the payment, and the tax year for which it was issued.

How to Use a 1099-G Form
The information provided on a 1099-G form is important for filing taxes. The 1099-G form is used to ensure that you accurately report government payments on your taxes. This information is reported on your tax return. When filing taxes, you will need to include any taxable government payments that you received as income. Depending on the type of payment, it may be reported on different lines of your tax return or in a separate attachment.

It is important to note that a 1099-G form only reports taxable payments. Not all government payments are taxable, and only the taxable payments will be reported on the form. Additionally, the amount reported on a 1099-G may be less than the amount you actually received. This is because certain tax credits and deductions may reduce the amount of taxes you owe and any amount that is refunded or credited back to you is not taxable.

It is important to review your 1099-G form for accuracy before filing your tax return. If you have any questions or need assistance understanding your form, you should contact the appropriate government agency or department that issued the document. If there are any discrepancies, you should contact the relevant agency to resolve the issue before filing your tax return.