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Just saw a notice on the NYSDOL website that they're processing a large batch of tourism recovery payments this Friday. Maybe yours will be in that group!
Oh that would be amazing! Where on the website did you see that? I keep checking the main page but don't see any announcements.
It's in the "News and Updates" section at the very bottom of the homepage. They don't make it easy to find! There's a whole update about the Tourism Recovery Fund processing schedule.
UPDATE: I got my payment! It finally came through as direct deposit this morning. For anyone else waiting, definitely check the Special Program Payments section like people suggested here, and consider submitting that payment inquiry if it's been over 8 weeks. Thanks everyone for your help!
congrats! how much did u end up getting if u dont mind me asking?
Great news! Glad it worked out. For others reading this thread in the future, remember that tourism recovery payments typically process within 6-8 weeks but can take up to 12 weeks during high-volume periods.
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Just a quick update for everyone: NYSDOL just posted on their website that they resolved the certification system issues as of 3:30pm today. If you were having problems earlier, you should be able to complete your weekly certification now without any issues. They apologized for the inconvenience and confirmed that no one will be penalized for these technical difficulties.
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I had something kinda like this happen back in January. My payment jumped up by around $200. Turned out they had recalculated my base period wages and I qualified for more than they initially thought. I got a letter about it a week later. Maybe check your mail?
That gives me some hope! I'll keep checking my mail. Nothing has come yet but maybe it's on the way.
Just to follow up - were you able to get an answer about this? If it was indeed a recalculation of your benefit amount, you should have received a Monetary Determination Notice (T402) showing the updated calculation. This would explain the increase and confirm whether it's permanent going forward.
That's great news! Glad it worked out and you can actually use the money!
nice! more money is always good lol
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anyone know if we can pick up the 1099 in person at one of there offices? might be faster
No, unfortunately NYSDOL offices don't provide in-person 1099-G pickup services. Everything has to be done online, by phone, or through mail request. They've been moving away from in-person services since before the pandemic.
Update: I followed everyone's advice and tried logging in early this morning (5:45am) and the website actually worked! I was able to download my 1099-G without any issues. Thanks so much for all your help! For anyone else with the same problem, definitely try accessing the site during off-hours.
Great news! Glad it worked out for you. It's always good to have your tax documents well before the filing deadline. Make sure to save a copy of the PDF for your records too.
Lucky you! I tried at 6am and STILL got the error. This system is such a joke. Guess I'll have to try the Claimyr thing next...
Reina Salazar
Tax advisor here. A few important points about NY unemployment 1099-Gs: 1. They must be issued by January 31st by law 2. They're now primarily digital - paper copies are only mailed if you specifically requested that option 3. If you don't receive your form by February 5th, don't wait - contact NYSDOL immediately 4. You can request a duplicate or corrected 1099-G through your online account or by phone 5. Remember to check that the tax withholding amount (if you elected withholding) is correctly reflected Double-check all information carefully - errors on 1099-Gs are more common than you might think and can cause issues with the IRS if your reported income doesn't match their records.
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Pedro Sawyer
•This is super helpful, thank you! I did elect for tax withholding so I'll make sure that's showing correctly. Do you know if we need to wait for the 1099-G if we have all our payment records and know the total amount received?
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Reina Salazar
•Technically you could file using your own records if you're absolutely certain of the amounts, but I strongly advise waiting for the official 1099-G. The form includes other information like tax withholding that might be difficult to calculate precisely on your own. Additionally, the IRS will receive the same form, and discrepancies could trigger unnecessary scrutiny.
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Melina Haruko
Just wanted to update everyone - I just checked my account and my 1099-G for 2024 is already posted! They must be releasing them in batches. Mine shows it was generated yesterday. The navigation is a bit different this year though. I had to go to My Online Forms > Tax Documents > 2024 to find it.
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Pedro Sawyer
•Oh that's great news! I'm going to check mine right now. Thanks for the update and the new navigation path!
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