February 2021

The pandemic has caused huge shortfalls in the budgets of the Mountain West states and the country, reigniting heated tax debates. That's also true in Wyoming, although a tax issue before lawmakers…

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the working class and our most vulnerable residents. Food and housing insecurity and job loss are emblematic of the issues that the COVID-19 pandemic highlights: structural inequalities and…

The pandemic has caused huge revenue deficits in state budgets across the Mountain West and the country, renewing heated debates over taxes. This is also true in Wyoming, although a tax issue…

A new hotline is available for Oklahoma taxpayers who have questions about how unemployment benefits affect their tax returns.The dedicated hotline, as well as an online virtual agent, will help people understand the 1099-G tax forms they…

If you've managed to stay employed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, count yourself lucky, but identity fraudsters may see you as easy prey.And you might not find out that you had your ID stolen when you get ready to do your taxes.Here's…

This year will undoubtedly be the first time some New Yorkers learn how to pay taxes on unemployment benefits.The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic meant that 2020 was the first time some Gen Z and Millennials entered the workforce and…

GettyGetty Americans have started filing their 2020 tax returns. After a tumultuous tax year, it's not going to be an easy tax season. But for people who are independent contractors, often called gig workers, filing taxes can be even…

CHICAGO (WLS) - A Chicago man was surprised to receive an Ohio state unemployment tax form. This is because he has never lived in Ohio and has not filed for unemployment.Manford Holmes regretted receiving a Form 1099-G, which is sent to…

Getty getty Americans have started filing their 2020 income tax returns. After a tumultuous income year, tax season will not be easy. But for people who are independent contractors, often referred to as concert…

PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Revenue is warning residents are receiving an unexpected unemployment benefit tax form that is likely due to a fraud scheme. The department asks those who received Form 1099-G…

Most countries impose taxes on their residents as well as on non-residents doing business in their country. What Happens When Widespread Travel Restrictions Are In Place Due To COVID-19? Will Tax Treaties Get You Out of…

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - Tax season is upon us, which means many Rhode Islanders like Bruce Yuro are starting to clean up their papers. But the Coventry resident struggled to access his Form 1099G online. Yuro, like several other…

In 2020, the United States experienced widespread unemployment and business closures, making it difficult to prepare tax returns this year. I am not an expert, but we spoke with many of them and asked them:…

In 2020, the United States experienced widespread unemployment and business closures, which made it a little complicated to prepare tax returns this year. I'm no expert, but we spoke with many of them and…

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In the midst of a pandemic, the Utah Tax Commission decided that unlike in previous years where you could contact them by phone and have tax forms sent to your home, this year they only accept copies that you printed it yourself. or…

The HMRC, formerly known as Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, helps millions of people with their tax affairs every year. As the new fiscal year approaches, the tax administration has provided the British with an important update which…

It's W-2 and 1099 season, when companies send you tax slips for what you earned last year.But check these statements carefully. Some people receive 1099 forms indicating that they have earned unemployment benefits when they have never…

It's W-2 and 1099 season when companies send you tax returns for what you earned last year.But check these statements carefully. Some people receive 1099 forms indicating that they have earned unemployment benefits when they have never…

Lto eat Democratic politicians such as the Senate Majority Leader Chuck schumer, House tenant Nancy Pelosi, and president Joe biden have often complained that Trump's tax cuts were nothing more than a giveaway to the 1%, further rigging the…

President Donald Trump speaks as he participates in an executive order signing event in Washington, DC on August 3, 2020. (Jonathan Ernst / Reuters) Recent data from the…

It's the W-2 and 1099 season, when companies send you tax returns for what you earned last year.But check these statements carefully. Some people receive 1099 forms stating that they have earned unemployment benefits even though they have…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Unemployment agencies across the country have been bombarded with so many claims during the pandemic that many have struggled to tell the real from the criminal. Now simple tax forms – barely enough to…

LANSING, Mich. - Tax season has arrived, which means the Michigan Unemployment Agency is issuing relevant forms for beneficiaries to fill out when they file their annual income. However, if someone receives a 1099-G form from the UIA…

Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions of jobs were lost due to coronavirus shutdowns. Now simple tax forms mailed to people who…

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency are warning Michigan residents of important tax documents for people at risk of a identity theft due to numerous fraudulent…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Unemployment agencies across the country have been bombarded with so many claims during the pandemic that many have struggled to distinguish the correct from the criminal. Now simple tax forms - barely…

LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Inform Individuals of Important Tax Documents for People at Risk of Identity Theft…

If you have applied for pandemic unemployment benefits, the 1099G tax forms have been mailed out and are…

MONTPELIER, Vermont (NEWS10) - Gov. Phil Scott has taken additional steps to address and correct errors in Tax Form 1099-G announced Monday by the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL). Specifically, the governor dispatched two…

Many job seekers have contacted FOCUS complaining that their 1099-G number is way too high. FRANKFORT, Ky. - Due to unprecedented unemployment from the pandemic, Tax Form 1099-G is being sent to more mailboxes…

People who receive an unexpected form like 1099-G likely mean they are victims of identity theft or fraud by: Dave Sess Posted: February 4, 2021 / 5:07 PM EST / Update:…

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry said it had just sent four million tax forms to residents. Form 1099-G is something that many people may not have seen before the pandemic, but it is important. The…

Vermont Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington apologized on Tuesday for a major computer error that mailed sensitive tax information to tens of thousands of the wrong people. unemployment benefits last year.…