Recipients of unemployment benefits can receive tax form 1099-G electronically or by mail | Government

Unemployment benefits are taxable, so any unemployment benefit received this year must be declared on income tax returns. If you received unemployment benefits in 2021, you will receive Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments as proof of income.

Applicants have until January 2, 2022 to request an electronic version of their 1099-G through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM). Your statement will be available for viewing or downloading by mid-January. Here’s how to access it online:

Go to the “I want” section in MiWAM.

Click on the “1099-G” link.

Click on the letter 1099-G for the 2021 tax year.

Those who do not request an electronic 1099-G will receive a copy in the US Post.

The UIA’s Your Tax Form 1099-G web page answers key questions applicants may have.

According to the Michigan Department of the Treasury, people who are eligible for unemployment tax treatment because of the US federal bailout law of 2021 and have not yet adjusted their 2020 state personal income tax return. are encouraged to file their amended returns as soon as possible. An amended state income tax return could reduce the amount of tax owed or provide a tax refund for state personal income taxes.

Those who received unemployment benefits under the US federal bailout law may receive relief from the US Internal Revenue Service.

Applicants with questions about their accounts can call UIA Customer Service at 1-866-500-0017, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday; employers can call 1-855-484-2636. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/UIA.