What to Do With 1099-G

If you received unemployment compensation during the year, you may have received a 1099-G. You can add this to your eFile account to generate the needed forms and add it to your taxable income.

Step

Description

1. Sign in to eFile.com

2. Where Do I Enter Data?

eFile will guide you through entering all types of income. You will be prompted to enter Form 1099-G under the Other Income section. Answer "Yes" when asked if you received a 1099-G for unemployment or a taxable state tax refund as applicable.

3. How to Manually Add Data

To manually add your form, navigate to Federal Taxes > Review > I'd like to see the forms I've filled out or search for a form and enter "1099-G." You can then fill out the details based on the form you received.

4. Box Descriptions

There are many boxes on the form, but below are the most common that will be filled in.
1: Unemployment compensation
2: State or local income tax refunds, credits, of offsets
4: Federal income tax withheld
5: RTAA payments
6: Taxable grants
10-11: State details.

5. How to Add, Delete a Form or Page

See steps on how to add or delete a form, screen, or page on eFile.com.

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