DEO Employer Tax ID Number (TIN) needed urgently - where to find?
I'm starting a new job next week and HR is asking for my TIN number from my Florida unemployment benefits. I've looked all over my CONNECT account but can't find it anywhere. Is the TIN different from my claimant ID? Where exactly can I find this on the DEO website? Need this ASAP or my first paycheck might be delayed. Thanks in advance!
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Chris Elmeda
The TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) you need is actually the FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) for the Florida DEO. It's 59-3451366. This is what your new employer needs for verification that you received unemployment benefits. Keep in mind this is different from your personal claimant ID number.
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Annabel Kimball
•Thank you so much! That was quick. So the TIN is actually the DEO's tax ID, not something specific to my claim? That makes sense now why I couldn't find it in my account.
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Jean Claude
got the same request from my new employer last month... super confusing! glad someone knew the answer
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Charity Cohan
Be careful! Make sure your employer actually needs the DEO's TIN and not YOUR tax ID number (SSN). Some employers want to verify YOUR identity, not that you got benefits. Double-check what they're asking for before giving them the DEO's number!!
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Annabel Kimball
•Good point! I'll double check with HR tomorrow. They specifically asked for 'unemployment TIN' but better to make sure they know what they're asking for.
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Josef Tearle
Just to add some clarity here - the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is indeed 59-3451366. This is what employers typically request when they need to verify your unemployment benefits. They use this to confirm with the DEO that you were receiving benefits and when they stopped. If you need any other documentation about your benefits, you should be able to access your 1099-G tax form in your CONNECT account under the "Determination, Monetary and Issue Summary" section. This form shows how much you received in benefits and is useful for tax purposes.
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Annabel Kimball
•Thank you for the detailed explanation! I'll check for the 1099-G too since they might need that as well.
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Shelby Bauman
when i had 2 start my job back in october they asked for this too. i spent 3 DAYS trying to call DEO to get this number!!! nobody would pick up!!! wish i had thought to just ask here lol
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Quinn Herbert
•I had the same problem trying to reach DEO for verification documents! After days of busy signals and disconnects, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an agent in under 30 minutes. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj. Seriously saved me so much frustration - especially since DEO's phone system is basically designed to prevent you from reaching an actual person.
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Salim Nasir
The DEO has been asking for all kinds of random info lately that makes no sense. My cousin was asked to provide 3 years of tax returns just to get her claim processed!!! The whole system is designed to make it IMPOSSIBLE to get benefits. Why would a new employer even need this information??? Sounds fishy to me.
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Chris Elmeda
•In this case, it's actually legitimate. Many employers request the DEO's FEIN when verifying previous unemployment benefits, especially if they receive tax credits for hiring people transitioning from unemployment. It's standard procedure for their HR documentation.
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Annabel Kimball
UPDATE: I called HR and confirmed they do need the DEO's FEIN (59-3451366) for their work opportunity tax credit documentation. They also asked for my benefit end date which I was able to find in my CONNECT account under payment history. Thanks everyone for your help! Starting the new job on Monday!
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Josef Tearle
•Glad you got it sorted out! And congratulations on the new job!
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Miguel Harvey
Congrats on the new job! This is really helpful info - I had no idea employers could get tax credits for hiring people transitioning from unemployment. That explains why they need all this verification. Good to know the DEO's FEIN is something we might need to provide to future employers. Thanks for sharing the update!
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