1099-G Tax Form

Unemployment insurance benefits are taxable income. If you received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits last year, a 1099-G tax form is required to complete your state and federal tax returns. This form shows the UI benefits you received, and any taxes withheld.

Repayments on overpayments are not reflected in your 1099-G.

How Do I Get a Copy of My 1099-G?

1099-G forms are available for download and mailed out by the first week in February. Click here to change your correspondence preference.

Mail: IDES mails paper copies of the 1099-G form claimants who opted NOT to receive their form electronically. The form will come via the U.S. Postal Service.

Tele-Serve: Claimants may also request a mailed copy of their 1099-G via Tele-Serve. Please call 312- 338-4337 and select main menu option 3, for claim status.

Electronic: Claimants who opted for electronic copies receive an email notification when the 1099-G is available in your IDES claimant portal.

5 Easy Steps to Access 1099-G Online

Even if you requested a mailed copy, you can access your 1099-G form any time once released on the IDES claimant portal.

  1. Log in to your IDES account.
    ILoginregistration is required to access all IDES accounts, including your 1099-G online. If you need to reset your password within IDES's secure website visit the ILogin page and view instructions on troubleshooting.
  2. After you have successfully logged into your IDES account, navigate to the dropdown menu titled Individual Home in orange.
  3. Select Request 1099-G.
  4. Be prepared to answer security questions. You will need to accurately input your Social Security Number (SSN), Date of Birth, Driver's License/State ID, First and Last Name.
  5. If your responses are verified, you will be able to view your 1099-G form.

You can view forms from the past seven years. Select the appropriate year and click "View 1099-G". This form can be printed at local libraries and American Job Centers.

Got a 1099-G Form but Never Received UI?

If you didn't receive UI benefits and received a 1099-G form, this may indicate that a fraudulent claim was filed in your name. If this is the case, immediately contact IDES at (800) 244-5631.

Once a fraudulent claim is reported, investigated, and confirmed by IDES, the victim will not be held responsible for repaying any benefits fraudsters may have received in their name, nor will they be held responsible for tax implications resulting from a fraudulent claim.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Are Taxable Income

Please direct all tax filing questions to the IRS. You can visit their website at www.irs.gov for the most recent guidance and FAQs or please call the IRS at (800) 829-1040.

IDES staff cannot provide tax help. If you need tax-preparation help, the Illinois Department of Human Services has a free-tax preparation and electronic filing program called Ladder Up. Click here for more details: