This FAQ explains why you may have received a letter from the Texas Workforce Commission about your 2020 IRS Form 1099-G.
On this page:
- Why did I receive a Form 1099-G for 2020 in 2023?
- How will I receive the Corrected 2020 Form 1099-G?
- I have not received my Corrected 1099-G for 2020 yet. What should I do?
- Do I have to file an amended 2020 tax return as a result of receiving Form 1099-G?
- Were there any exemptions provided to individuals who filed 2020 taxes?
- Where can I get additional information about Form 1099-G?
- Where can I get additional information about an amended tax return?
- Where can I get assistance filing an amended IRS tax return?
- Can I appeal a corrected Form 1099-G?
- What if I received a corrected Form 1099-G but I did not verify my identity?
- Is the amount on the Corrected 2020 Form 1099-G the same as the amount that displayed in UBS in 2020?
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Why did I receive a Form 1099-G for 2020 in 2023?
According to Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) records, you filed a claim and received unemployment benefits in 2020.
Your claim subsequently was flagged for identity verification and your identity could not be verified.
Since we were unable to verify your identity in 2020, we did not mail you a Form 1099-G showing the unemployment benefits paid to you. In addition, we were not able to send the information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Now that your identity has been verified, TWC is required to mail you the Form 1099-G showing the amount of unemployment benefits paid to you in 2020 and report that information to the IRS.
How will I receive the Corrected 2020 Form 1099-G?
A corrected 2020 Form 1099-G is being sent by U.S. Postal Service to your address on file, even if you are signed up for electronic correspondence.
I have not received my Corrected 1099-G for 2020 yet. What should I do?
Please contact TWC through our Contact Request Form.
Do I have to file an amended 2020 tax return as a result of receiving Form 1099-G?
We advise you to contact the IRS or your tax preparer for information regarding the need to file an amended tax return.
Were there any exemptions provided to individuals who filed 2020 taxes?
Per the IRS, for tax year 2020, the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation was not taxable for most households.
Read additional information about the 2020 unemployment compensation exclusion
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Where can I get additional information about Form 1099-G?
Visit the IRS’s website for information on Form 1099-G or contact your tax preparer or local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center Office.
Use the IRS’s office locator tool to find an office near you.
Where can I get additional information about an amended tax return?
Visit the IRS’s website for information on Form 1040-X or contact your tax preparer or local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center Office.
Use the IRS’s office locator tool to find an office near you.
Where can I get assistance filing an amended IRS tax return?
You can contact your tax preparer for assistance or there may be a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center Office in your area that can assist you in filing an amended IRS tax return.
Use the IRS’s office locator tool to find an office near you.
Reminder: TWC staff are not tax experts and cannot advise you regarding tax filing.
Can I appeal a corrected Form 1099-G?
Form 1099-G is not an appealable document. TWC must report the total amount of benefits to the IRS by law.
You may review your Payment History by logging on to Unemployment Benefit Services for a list of payments.
If you refunded an overpayment during the calendar year, you may report the repaid amount on your tax return. TWC cannot change the 1099-G, because the total amount of benefits paid is correct.
What if I received a corrected Form 1099-G but I did not verify my identity?
Even if you did not verify your identity, because you filed a claim for unemployment benefits in 2020, a Form 1099-G is being sent to you as required by law.
Is the amount on the Corrected 2020 Form 1099-G the same as the amount that displayed in UBS in 2020?
If you used the amount that is shown on our Unemployment Benefit Services system to file your taxes in 2020, you can compare the amount that displays on the Corrected Form 1099-G to the amount you reported on your 2020 tax return to determine if the amounts are the same. If the amounts are different, the amount on the Form 1099-G is the correct amount of benefits issued.
Contact Request Form
Questions or problems with your 2020 Form 1099-G?
