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1099g form completely blank - no info at all. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my 1099g form. It seems like there's no information on it at all. Has anyone else run into this issue? I'm not sure if it's just blank or if I'm missing something. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Ugh, that sucks. I had a similar problem last year. Have you tried contacting the unemployment office? Sometimes they can resend the form or give you access to an online version.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I've been trying to get through to them for days, but the phone lines are always busy. It's so frustrating!

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Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. That's how I finally got through after weeks of trying.

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Good idea, I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Check your online account if you have one. Sometimes the forms are available there even if you didn't get a physical copy in the mail.

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This whole system is so broken. Why can't they just make it easier for us? We're already struggling and now we have to jump through hoops just to get our tax forms. 🤦‍♂️

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Preach! 👏 It's like they want us to fail or something.

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ikr? its like were playing a game of bureaucratic twister 🤣

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Here's what you need to do: 1. Double-check your mailing address on file. Sometimes forms get sent back if the address is wrong. 2. Log into your unemployment account online and look for a 'Tax Documents' section. 3. If you can't find it online, call the unemployment office. Use the number specifically for tax document requests if they have one. 4. Be persistent! If you can't get through, keep trying at different times of the day. 5. If all else fails, you might need to request a wage and income transcript from the IRS. They should have the info from your 1099g. Remember, you're not alone in this. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get it sorted out. Don't let it stress you too much!

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll definitely follow these steps. You're a lifesaver! 💯

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This is great advice. Wish I had known about the IRS transcript option when I was dealing with this last year!

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Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important emails end up there. Also, some states are really slow with sending out 1099gs this year.

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Plot twist: what if the blank form is actually correct and you didn't receive any unemployment benefits last year? 🤔

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Lol, I wish! But nah, I definitely received benefits. Just can't seem to get the paperwork to prove it 😅

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I'm in the same boat, buddy. Been trying to get my 1099g for weeks now. This whole situation is a dumpster fire 🔥

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