Be alert for fraudulent Forms 1099-G

Scammers filed fraudulent claims for unemployment compensation using stolen personal information.

You may get an incorrect Form 1099-G from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for unemployment benefits you did not receive.

What should I do if I get an incorrect 1099-G?
You should:

• Contact Minnesota Unemployment to report possible unemployment insurance fraud
• Request a revised 1099-G showing you did not receive unemployment benefits
• Keep the revised 1099-G for your records

If you cannot get a corrected 1099-G before filing your tax return, you should only report the income you received.

What if I get a legitimate 1099-G?
File as you normally would. Unemployment compensation is taxable income and should be included in household income.

A legitimate 1099-G should include any of these:

• Minnesota Unemployment Insurance benefits
• Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ($600 a week)
• Lost Wages Assistance Program payments ($300 a week)

 

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