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About Form 1099-G

Form 1099-G is used to report certain government payments of $10 or more paid during the tax year. Government agencies use this form to report various types of payments including unemployment compensation, state and local income tax refunds, taxable grants, and agriculture program payments to the IRS and recipients.

Who Must File Form 1099-G?

Government agencies:Federal, state, and local government agencies making payments
Unemployment compensation:Report unemployment compensation payments of $10 or more
State and local tax refunds:Report state and local income tax refunds of $10 or more
Taxable grants and subsidies:Report taxable grants, subsidies, and other government payments

Types of Government Payments Reported

Box 1 - Unemployment Compensation

Unemployment compensation paid during the year

Box 2 - State or Local Income Tax Refunds

State or local income tax refunds, credits, or offsets

Box 3 - Box 2 Amount for Tax Year

Tax year for which the refund in Box 2 was made

Box 4 - Federal Income Tax Withheld

Federal income tax withheld under backup withholding rules

Box 5 - RTAA Payments

Trade readjustment allowances under the Trade Act of 1974

Box 6 - Taxable Grants

Taxable grants paid during the year

Box 7 - Agriculture Payments

Agriculture program payments

Box 8 - Check if Box 7 is Trade or Filer Income

Check if agriculture payments are trade or business income

Box 9 - Market Gain

Market gain from certain commodity credit corporation loans

Box 10a - State

State abbreviation for state tax withheld

Box 10b - State Identification Number

State identification number of the payer

Box 11 - State Income Tax Withheld

State income tax withheld from payments

Filing Deadlines

Important Deadlines

  • • Provide to recipients: January 31st
  • • File with IRS (paper): February 28th
  • • File with IRS (electronic): March 31st
  • • State filing deadlines may vary

Required Information

  • Recipient name, address, and Tax Identification Number
  • Payer name, address, and Employer Identification Number
  • Type and amount of government payments made during the tax year
  • Federal and state income tax withheld (if applicable)
  • Tax year information for refunds and other relevant details

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1099-G Filing Process

Simple 4-step process to file your 1099-G forms

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Recipient Information

Enter or import recipient details and tax identification numbers

2

Payment Details

Input government payment amounts, types, and any taxes withheld

3

Review & Verify

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4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Form 1099-G filing

What is Form 1099-G?

Form 1099-G is used to report certain government payments including unemployment compensation, state and local income tax refunds, taxable grants, and agriculture program payments of $10 or more paid during the tax year.

When are 1099-G forms due?

1099-G forms must be provided to recipients by January 31st and filed with the IRS by February 28th (March 31st if filing electronically). The recipient deadline was moved up from February 28th to January 31st.

Who needs to file 1099-G forms?

Federal, state, and local government agencies that make payments of $10 or more for unemployment compensation, state/local tax refunds, taxable grants, agriculture payments, or other government payments must file 1099-G forms.

What types of payments are reported on 1099-G?

1099-G reports unemployment compensation, state and local income tax refunds, taxable grants, agriculture program payments, trade readjustment allowances, and other certain government payments.

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