Unemployment benefits are taxable income under both federal and state law.

Applicants who received unemployment benefits were mailed an IRS Form 1099-G showing the total benefits paid on their account for the prior year and all federal and state income taxes withheld during calendar year 2008. This form was sent to the applicant's last known address as of December 31, 2008.

Change of Address

If your address changed during the past year, you can update it using the Applicant Self-Service System by:

• going online to www.uimn.org, then clicking on Applicant Login
  
  
  1. After logging in to your account, on My Home Page, click on View and Maintain My Account.
  2. Click on Contact Information.
  3. Click on Update.
  4. Update your information, then click on Submit.
     
     
• calling the automated phone system.

NOTE: You must update your address even if you have stopped requesting benefits.

Accessing Year End Tax Information

If you misplace, or did not receive an IRS Form 1099-G, you can access this information using the Applicant Self-Service System by logging in to your account online at www.uimn.org or calling the automated phone system. Duplicate copies available - beginning February 2, 2009.

Step-by-step instructions for accessing 1099-G information online.

1. After logging in to your account, on My Home Page, click on View and Maintain My Account, located on the left navigation bar.
2. Click on My 1099-G's* from the expanded list.
3. Click on the link of the year you wish to see.
   

NOTE: To view and print your 1099-G, you need an installed copy of the Adobe Reader 5.0 or higher.

Overpayments

The total payment amount was NOT reduced by any repayments of overpaid benefits.

Information shown on IRS Form 1099-G form follows Internal Revenue Service instructions. Federal income tax forms include instructions that explain how to show adjustments for these repayments. If you repaid any benefits, you must maintain your own record, such as receipts and canceled checks, to make adjustments to your taxable income and to serve as documentation for the IRS when you file your tax return.

Federal and State

All federal income tax related questions should be directed to the Internal Revenue Service at www.irs.gov or 1-800-829-1040. State income tax related questions should be directed to the Minnesota Department of Revenue at www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes/individ or 651-296-3781.