Need 1099-G tax form from Florida DEO after moving out of state - can't access CONNECT
I'm panicking about tax season here! I collected Florida unemployment from May 2025 through August 2026 before relocating to Nevada for a new job opportunity. Now I'm trying to file my taxes and realized I never received my 1099-G form from Florida DEO. My tax forms haven't arrived at my Nevada address, and when I tried logging into my CONNECT account, the whole system seems completely different from what I remember! I can't figure out how to access my tax documents online. Has anyone dealt with getting 1099-G forms after moving to another state? The Nevada unemployment office said they can't help with Florida records. I've tried calling DEO but keep getting disconnected after waiting forever. What should I do to get my tax documents?? Filing deadline is coming up!
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Tristan Carpenter
You can request your 1099-G online or by phone. Go to FloridaJobs.org and look for the '1099-G Tax Form Request' section - you don't need to log into CONNECT for that specific function. They added a separate portal just for tax documents last year. You'll need your SSN, DOB, and Florida address that was on file. If the online portal doesn't work, call the dedicated 1099-G request line at 1-833-FL-APPLY (352-7759) and choose the tax document option. They can mail it to your current Nevada address once they verify your identity.
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Maya Jackson
•Thank you!! I'll try the website first thing tomorrow. I was looking in all the wrong places, I guess. Do you know how long it usually takes for them to mail it once I request it? Really hoping I can get this resolved before the filing deadline!
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Amaya Watson
same boat last yr when i moved 2 arizona!! took FOREVER to get my 1099 and had to file an extension. super annoying. good luck
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Maya Jackson
•Oh no, that's exactly what I'm afraid of! Did you eventually get it without having to go back to Florida in person? I really can't afford to take time off work for a trip back there right now.
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Grant Vikers
The DEO is completely USELESS when it comes to anything tax related!!! I've lived in Florida the whole time and STILL had problems getting my 1099-G this year. The new system they implemented is a JOKE and half the time the website crashes when you try to download your forms. I ended up having to file an extension because they couldn't get their act together. Good luck getting anything from another state!!
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Giovanni Martello
•While the system definitely has its issues, requesting the 1099-G has actually improved compared to previous years. The dedicated portal is separate from CONNECT and works better. Make sure you're going to FloridaJobs.org/1099g and not trying through the main CONNECT system. The phone system has also been upgraded specifically for tax document requests.
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Savannah Weiner
My cousin moved to Georgia last year and had this same issue! He said he had to fax (yes, fax lol) a request form to DEO with his new address. Think it took like 3 weeks to get the 1099 after that. So maybe start looking for a place that still does faxing? Kinko's maybe?
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Levi Parker
Try using Claimyr to get through to a DEO agent. I was having the same issue trying to get my 1099-G after moving to North Carolina and couldn't get through on the phone for days. Claimyr got me connected to a real person at DEO in about 20 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj. The agent was able to update my address in the system and send my 1099-G to my new place. Saved me a ton of headaches since the online system wasn't recognizing my login anymore.
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Maya Jackson
•I've never heard of this service before. Does it actually work? I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point because I need those tax documents ASAP!
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Amaya Watson
•i used it once when my payments were stuck in pending for like a month. it works but feels weird paying to talk to unemployment lol. better than waiting foreverrr tho
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Libby Hassan
I work with a tax prep service and see this issue ALL THE TIME with clients who've moved states. You actually don't need to wait for the physical 1099-G if you know the exact amount you received in benefits. The 1099-G is just documentation, but if you have bank statements showing the deposits or your payment history, you can report that amount on your taxes. Just make sure you have documentation in case of an audit. Florida DEO reports directly to the IRS anyway, so they'll match your reported amount to what's in their system.
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Maya Jackson
•That's really helpful to know! I've been stressing so much about getting the actual form. I think I have all my bank statements showing the deposits, so maybe I'll just use those amounts. Do you know if I need to include the withholding amount too? I did have taxes withheld from my benefits.
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Libby Hassan
•Yes, you'll definitely need the withholding amount as well to properly complete your return. That's the trickier part, honestly. If you can get through to DEO, they can tell you the exact withholding amount over the phone. Some people have had success requesting their account transcript directly from the IRS (form 4506-T) which would show both the benefits received and taxes withheld as reported by Florida DEO.
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Giovanni Martello
Here's the exact process for out-of-state 1099-G requests (I used to work for FL workforce development): 1. Go to FloridaJobs.org/1099G (not through CONNECT) 2. Click on "Request 1099-G" 3. Enter your SSN, FL zip code (the one on file while you received benefits), and year 4. When prompted, select "Update mailing address" and enter your Nevada address 5. Choose delivery method (mail or email if available) If the online system gives you trouble, call 1-833-FL-APPLY and press 2 for 1099-G issues. Current wait times are 45-60 minutes, so call first thing in the morning (8:30 AM Eastern). Ask specifically for your 1099-G to be sent to your new address and confirm the total benefits and withholding amounts while on the call so you have the info for tax filing.
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Maya Jackson
•Thank you for the detailed instructions! This is exactly what I needed. I'll try the website tonight and if that doesn't work, I'll call first thing tomorrow morning. Really appreciate the help!
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Maya Jackson
UPDATE: Wanted to share what worked for me in case anyone else has this problem! I couldn't get through on the regular phone line after multiple attempts, so I ended up using Claimyr (thanks for that tip). Got connected to a DEO agent who helped me request my 1099-G and confirmed my withholding amount. They're mailing it to my Nevada address and also emailed me a copy that I can use for filing right away. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help with this nightmare situation.
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Giovanni Martello
•Glad you got it resolved! For future reference, you can also set up mail forwarding with USPS that would automatically send your tax documents from your old Florida address to your new Nevada one. Something to consider for next year's tax season if you're still expecting any Florida documents.
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Tristan Carpenter
•Great news! Be sure to keep copies of everything for your records. The DEO has been known to have record-keeping issues, so it's always good to maintain your own documentation of all interactions and tax documents.
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