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worst case scenario - you can file your taxes without the W-2 by estimating the numbers and then file an amended return later when you get the actual document. IRS understands there are delays with government agencies. i had to do this last year.
This isn't great advice. If you underestimate what you received, you could face penalties. Better to get an extension and file correctly the first time.
Can't believe nobody mentioned this yet - but the IRS actually gets a copy of your 1099-G from unemployment directly. If you create an account on IRS.gov you can view your wage and income transcript which shows what was reported to them. Not as good as the actual form, but at least gives you the numbers you need for filing!
OMG thank you!! This is super helpful, I'm going to try this right now
Just FYI it takes like 5-10 business days to verify your identity and get access to the IRS site if you haven't used it before
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Not to be that person, but there are TONS of jobs out there right now. I know it might not be what you want to do long term, but places are desperate for workers. My local target is offering $18/hr starting and signing bonuses. Just something to consider while you figure out the unemployment situation.
I'm just trying to offer a practical solution. Not everyone can afford to wait for the perfect job when bills are due.
I appreciate all perspectives. I've been applying to everything including retail but even those are competitive in my area. Still trying though!
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Here's a weird tip that worked for me: contact your state senator or assembly member. They have staff dedicated to helping constituents with state agency issues. My fraud case was resolved in 3 weeks after my senator's office got involved. Before that I spent 2 months getting nowhere with NYSDOL directly.
THIS! 👆 State reps are the secret weapon for dealing with state agencies. They can cut through red tape like magic.
Can we talk about how BROKEN the NY unemployment system is??? Like how hard would it be to verify someone's identity BEFORE sending them thousands of dollars? The fact that this is happening to so many people is just proof that the entire system needs to be rebuilt from the ground up.
For real. During covid they were so overwhelmed they basically approved everyone and now we're all paying the price with rampant fraud.
my friend works for NYSDOL and says they know at least 10% of all claims paid during covid were fraudulent. That's BILLIONS of dollars. They just don't have the staff to investigate.
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I'm an accountant and see this issue ALL THE TIME with unemployment benefits. Here's what you need to know: 1. Yes, unemployment is fully taxable income at both federal and state levels 2. The default in NY is NO withholding (dumb, I know) 3. Even if you set up withholding, they only take 10% for federal which is often not enough 4. You can still set up withholding now for any future payments 5. For the taxes you owe now, definitely set up a payment plan with the IRS Also, many of my clients have had success using Claimyr.com to actually get through to an unemployment agent to help navigate these issues. When you need to talk to someone directly at unemployment, it's worth checking out.
do u know if theres any penalty abatement for this? or are we just stuck paying the full amount plus penalties? 😩
You can request first-time penalty abatement if you haven't had tax issues in the past. Call the IRS directly and explain it was your first time on unemployment and you didn't understand the tax implications. They can sometimes waive the penalties (but not the interest).
this post giving me anxiety cuz I just started unemployment last month and didnt check any tax withholding box 🙃 gonna log in right now and see if I can change that before it becomes a problem next year
its under payment options > update payment preferences or something like that. took me forever to find it
just found it and updated! thanks yall, probably saved me thousands next year 🙏
Sean Kelly
just got mine after TWO AND A HALF months lmaooo. the envelope was dated 3 weeks ago so it's been sitting in postal hell too. ny unemployment AND usps both failing us 👏👏👏
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Zara Malik
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING EVERY SINGLE YEAR?? You'd think they'd figure out how to mail a form after decades of doing this. I'm so sick of this state's incompetence.
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Luca Greco
•Facts. And somehow they expect us to file taxes on time when they can't even send the forms on time. Make it make sense.
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