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Issac Nightingale

Anyone else struggling to get their 1099-G from NY unemployment?

So frustrated with this whole tax season thing. I've been trying to get my 1099-G since early February but keep hitting roadblocks. I moved apartments in November and updated my address on the portal, but somehow the system shows my old address. When I logged into my account last week, I tried to request a copy of my 1099-G but kept getting an error message saying "system currently unavailable." Called the automated line about 20 times and it just disconnects me. Tried emailing them twice with no response after 3 weeks. I need this form to file my taxes! Has anyone actually managed to get their 1099-G mailed to them this year? My tax person is getting really annoyed with me and I might have to file an extension if I can't get this sorted soon.

Whatever you do, don't miss the tax filing deadline waiting for this form! File an extension NOW if you haven't gotten your 1099-G yet. It's free to file an extension and gives you 6 more months. Just go to irs.gov and fill out Form 4868.

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Extension is the way to go. Just remember you still have to PAY what you estimate you owe by the regular deadline, the extension is just for filing the paperwork.

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Just wanna say THANK YOU to whoever recommended claimyr. After reading this thread yesterday I decided to try it and actually got through to someone who helped me! They said my address was showing differently in two different parts of their system (wat???) and that's why my 1099-G went to my old place. Agent sent a new one and gave me a confirmation number to track it. FINALLY some progress after months of frustration!

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Did you have to wait long for them to connect you?

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Not at all, maybe 30 min? So much better than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.

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Lucas Turner

First time filing ny unemployment - 3 weeks later no payment after ID.me verification

I got laid off from my restaurant job in November and filed for unemployment for the first time ever on January 23rd. Completed the ID.me verification through video chat on January 29th. About 10 days later, received a monetary determination letter showing my weekly benefit amount of $385. Been faithfully certifying every single Sunday since then. Problem is, we're now almost 4 weeks from when I did the ID.me verification and I haven't received a single payment or any further communication. My account just says "pending" when I check online. No determination letter, nothing in the mail, just radio silence. Is this the normal timeline for first-time filers? Starting to get really worried since rent is coming up and I've been counting on this money.

4 weeks is sadly the new "normal" for first time claims... but i wouldn't wait longer than that. keep certifying every week but also try to get someone on the phone to make sure there isn't a flag on your account holding things up.

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Everyone saying "it's normal" is part of the problem. IT'S NOT NORMAL! It's completely unacceptable that NY unemployment makes people wait 4-8 weeks for benefits they need NOW. Contact your state representatives and complain. The system only changes when enough people raise hell about it.

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PREACH! 👏 We've all just accepted this broken system because we have no choice

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Facts. We should be rioting in the streets over how bad this system is but we're all too busy trying to survive

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Ellie Simpson

Confused about NY unemployment tax documentation requirements - applied in 2020 but they need different docs?

I'm so confused about what tax documents NY unemployment wants from me. Got a letter last week saying I need to verify my income but I'm not sure which tax returns to send. From what I understand, if you filed your claim back in February 2020, you need to provide your 2019 tax return. But if you applied after April 2020, you only need the 2020 tax return OR Schedule C OR some kind of employment verification letter from your employer? I submitted my claim in May 2020 when I was laid off from my restaurant job, so I'm thinking I just need to send my 2020 stuff? Has anyone dealt with this recently and knows what's actually required? The website is super vague and I don't want my benefits to get cut off because I sent the wrong paperwork.

this happened to me and i lost my benefits for 2 months because i didn't respond fast enough. don't make my mistake. send the docs ASAP even if you're not sure which ones they need. they'll reject what they don't want.

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omg that's stressful, I'm gonna get everything together today and send it off. Thanks for the warning!

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Has anyone actually gotten through to a human being on the phone to ask about this? I've been trying to call NY unemployment for 3 weeks and can't get past the automated system. It's driving me insane.

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Try calling at exactly 7:30am when they open. That's the only way I've ever gotten through.

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I got through once by calling the fraud department and then asking to be transferred to regular claims. Took 3 hours on hold but it worked.

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Eli Wang

Filed for back payment with NY unemployment and now waiting... how long before they contact me?

I was on the phone with a rep yesterday about getting my back payments from when I was laid off in February. Turns out nobody ever submitted the right forms for my case! The agent told me they filled out the proper paperwork while I was on the call and said I just need to wait until they contact me through messages or by phone. Has anyone gone through this process before? I'm getting nervous because my savings are almost gone and I'm waiting on about $4800 in back pay that should've been paid to me already. Anyone know how long it usually takes them to reach back out after they submit these back pay forms? This whole process has been so frustrating.

they're lying to you man. nobody is going to 'contact you'. you have to keep calling and bothering them until they fix it.

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harsh but true. the squeaky wheel gets the oil with these government agencies

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NY DOL is the worst. Been dealing with them since 2022 and it never gets better. Their favorite line is 'wait to be contacted' which is code for 'we're putting your case at the bottom of the pile and hoping you forget about it'.

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Facts. I waited 4 months once because I believed them when they said they'd contact me. Never again.

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Isabella Russo

NY unemployment stalled for 5 months - need a lawyer to make them move?

My spouse has been pending since 2/25/2022. Getting so frustrated that we're thinking about hiring a lawyer to speed things up. NY unemployment seems to be dragging their feet for everyone who's waiting on payments. Maybe if they were held accountable legally they'd process claims faster? Five months of waiting is ridiculous. He tries calling every single day but hasn't reached a real person yet. We've sent multiple messages through their website portal but get absolutely nothing back. Anyone have any suggestions on what we should do next?

I got my claim fixed by literally showing up in person at a DOL office. They say not to do this but I was desperate. The security guard tried to turn me away but I (politely) refused to leave until someone helped me. Got my issue resolved same day after months of waiting on the phone.

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This works sometimes but is super risky - some offices will help, others will call security on you. Depends which location and who's working that day.

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Make sure his claim isnt stuck because of a simple identity verification issue. So many people are waiting for months when all they need to do is upload an ID document or verify something basic. With no way to know thats the problem!

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