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

January 31, 2012 - All 1099-Gs have been mailed. The amount listed in box 1 includes all unemployment insurance payments (regular and extended benefit payments) made to an individual during 2011. The form was sent to the address on record as of December 31, 2011.

How to View and Print Your Form 1099-G from Your Online Account:

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 My 1099-G's* from the expanded list.
5. 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.

1099-G Information on the Automated Phone

Hear the information listed on your IRS Form 1099-G on the automated phone:

Call

651-296-3644 (Twin Cities) or

1-877-898-9090 (Greater Minnesota) or

1-866-814-1252 (TTY for the hearing impaired)

Make your language choice

Log in to your account

Press 2 (for other options)

Press 2 (for account balance or other account information)

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.