EDD SDI tax forms missing - Do I need a 1099 for disability payments in 2025?

Yes, you should receive a Form 1099-G from EDD for your disability benefits. EDD typically mails these out by January 31st each year, and they're also usually available electronically in your SDI Online account under the 'Forms' section. If you don't see it by early February, you might want to contact EDD directly.

I had same problem last year lol. Forms come late, always waiting on EDD to get my taxes filed!

Just want to clarify something important here - you need to check if your SDI benefits are taxable in your situation. In California, state disability insurance benefits ARE reported on a 1099-G form, but whether they're taxable depends on who paid the premiums: - If your employer paid the SDI premiums: Your disability benefits ARE taxable - If YOU paid the SDI premiums with after-tax dollars: Your disability benefits are NOT taxable Most employees in California pay SDI premiums themselves through payroll deduction with after-tax dollars, which would make your benefits non-taxable. Check your pay stubs from before your disability to confirm.

Don't waste time waiting for EDD!!! They are ALWAYS late with everything. I was on disability last year and didn't get my tax forms until mid-February even though they're supposed to send them by Jan 31. The whole system is broken. They expect us to file taxes on time but can't even get their paperwork out when they should.

If you're having trouble reaching EDD about your tax documents, try Claimyr. I was in the same situation last year and couldn't get through on the phone for days. Claimyr connected me with an EDD agent in under 25 minutes when I'd been trying for over a week on my own. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ?si=1hcSq3KFtCr4oAmd and their website is claimyr.com. Totally worth it when you need answers about time-sensitive tax documents.

my sister got her form in the online account before it came in the mail btw, check there first maybe its already there

Just a tip - I've been on disability several times and learned you can actually view and download your 1099-G from the EDD website before they mail it. Go to https://edd.ca.gov/en/Unemployment/Get_Tax_Information and look for the 1099G section. You'll need to create an account if you don't already have one (separate from your SDI Online account). This usually updates with the current year's forms by mid-January, so you might be able to access it now. Also, keep in mind that if your total SDI benefits were under $10, they won't issue a 1099-G at all. Though that's probably not your case after several months on disability.

anybody know if we can get in trouble if we just file without the 1099 from EDD? i don't wanna wait forever

Update: I was able to access my 1099-G through the website that @helpfultaxpro mentioned! It's different from the SDI Online portal, but once I created an account, I could see my tax form was already available. Thanks everyone for your help!

That's awesome that you found it online! For anyone else reading this thread, I just want to add that even though Oliver found his form, it's still worth double-checking the taxability issue that Kevin mentioned earlier. I made the mistake of assuming my SDI benefits were taxable when they actually weren't since I paid the premiums myself. Ended up having to file an amended return. If you paid SDI through payroll deductions (which most CA employees do), your benefits are likely not taxable income, but you should still report receiving the 1099-G. Definitely worth consulting a tax pro if you're unsure!