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

No later than January 31, 2012, applicants who received unemployment benefits, will be mailed an IRS Form 1099-G showing the total benefits paid (regular and extended benefit payments) on their account for the prior year and all federal and state income taxes withheld. This form will be sent to your last known address as of December 31, 2011.

Note: Even if you have stopped requesting benefits, it is important that you verify the address listed on your account to make sure it is correct. If you have a P.O. Box for your address be sure to verify that the address line contains the text "P.O. Box".

Verify and update your address online or by calling the automated phone.

Steps to Verify/Update Your Mailing Address Online:

1. Go to www.uimn.org, click on Applicant Login.
2. Enter your Social Security number and Password, click Login.
3. On My Home Page, click on View and Maintain My Account, located on the left navigation bar.
4. Click on Contact Information from the expanded list.
5. Confirm your address is correct; if not, click Update.
6. Enter the correct address, click Submit.
7. The Address Verification screen will display. Confirm the address has been updated.

Accessing Year End Tax Information

Starting in early February 2012, you will be able to print a duplicate copy of your IRS Form 1099-G form from your account.

Overpayments

The amount on IRS Form 1099-G does not include any overpayments or adjustments to your account, it only shows payments made to you. The instructions on your federal tax forms explain how to make adjustments for repayments. If you need assistance or information to prepare your taxes, contact the Internal Revenue Service, visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue Web site at www.taxes.state.mn.us, or check the government section of your local phone directory for phone numbers.

How to Print a List of Repayments Made:

1. Go to www.uimn.org, click on Applicant Login.
2. Enter your Social Security number and Password, click on Login.
3. On My Home Page, click on View and Maintain My Account, located on the left navigation bar.
4. Click on Prior Repayments Made.

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 http://taxes.state.mn.us/individ/pages/index.aspx or 651-296-3781.