Understanding Your Form 1099G

Published: January 23, 2026

Tax time can feel stressful. Especially if you received unemployment (and some forms of disability or Paid Family Leave benefits) last year. If you got a Form 1099G, you might have questions. We’re here to help you understand what the form is, why you received it, and what to do next!

What Is a Form 1099G?

It shows the total taxable benefits we paid you during the year. We also send this information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You’ll receive a Form 1099G if you were paid:

  • Unemployment benefits.
  • Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits.
  • Certain disability benefits when received as a substitute for unemployment.
  • Disaster or pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
 

How the Form Affects Your Taxes

Here’s what you need to know.

  • Federal taxes: You must report the amount on your Form 1099G as income.
  • California state taxes: You do not need to report it on your state return.

The form includes benefits paid during the calendar year, based on the date the payment was issued.

How to Get Your Form 1099G

You can view it online through myEDD.

  1. Log in to myEDD.
  2. Select UI Online.
  3. Select Payments.
  4. Select Form 1099G.

Each year your form is available by January 31, and you can access it online for up to five years. If you didn’t choose paperless delivery, we’ll also mail your form to you.

Note: If we had to adjust your Form 1099G, the updated version may not appear online.

What If the Amount Doesn’t Look Right?

Sometimes the amount on your Form 1099G is higher than expected. That’s often because it includes:

  • The total benefits paid
  • Any federal taxes withheld
  • Any child support payments taken from benefits

Before calling, you can double-check your payment history online in myEDD. If it still doesn’t look right, we’re here to help!

  • Call 1-866-401-2849, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Or, submit a question through AskEDD.

If You Think You’re a Victim of Fraud

If you received a Form 1099G but never applied or received benefits, you may be a victim of identity theft. And we take it seriously. Report it to us right away! Visit AskEDD and select Report Fraud. Or, call 1-866-401-2849.

If we confirm fraud, we’ll remove the claim from your Social Security number and send you a corrected Form 1099G.

We’re Here for You

This time of year can bring a lot of questions. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether you need help finding your form, fixing an error, or reporting fraud, our teams are ready to support you.

Call us at 1-866-401-2849, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except state holidays).

Thank you for taking the time to review your tax information. We’re committed to helping you move through this process as smoothly as possible.

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