Can't access NY unemployment 1099-G form while abroad - website access issues

The NY DOL website does have geographic restrictions and security measures that can block access from foreign IP addresses. This is to prevent fraud. Your overseas location is almost certainly the issue. You have a few options: 1. Use a VPN service with US servers to make it appear you're connecting from the US 2. Ask a trusted family member in the US to access it for you (though sharing login credentials has security risks) 3. Contact NYSDOL directly through their phone system to request they mail your 1099-G I'd recommend option #3 as the most official and secure solution.

I had the EXACT same problem last year when I was staying in Europe for a few months!! The DOL website totally blocks foreign IPs - it's super frustrating. I wasted so much time trying different browsers and clearing cache before figuring it out. I ended up using Claimyr to get through to an actual agent (claimyr.com) - they got me connected with someone who arranged to mail my 1099-G to my US address. Check out their demo video if you're curious how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE. Saved me hours of frustration with the phone system!

OMG the NY unemployment website is terrible even when ur IN the US!! I cant tell u how many times ive tried to log in and got locked out or it just crashes lol. But yeah they def block foreign IPs, my cousin had same issue. GL!

There's actually an official process for requesting your 1099-G if you can't access it online. Call the NYSDOL Tax Form Request Line at 1-877-342-0841. You'll need your NY.gov ID, SSN, and a mailing address where they can send it. It typically takes 7-10 business days to arrive. You can also make the request in writing to: NYS Department of Labor PO Box 1264 Albany, NY 12201 Be sure to include your full name, last 4 digits of your SSN, and the tax year you need (2025 for the current tax season).

Have you tried using a different browser? Sometimes their website acts weird on Chrome but works fine on Edge or Firefox. Also try clearing your cookies and cache first before giving up!

The NY DOL is DELIBERATELY making it difficult to access your information!!! They KNOW people need these tax documents but they put up all these barriers. I've been dealing with their nonsense for YEARS and it never improves. The whole system is designed to frustrate people so they'll give up trying to get what they're entitled to. It's disgusting how they treat us after we've paid into the system our whole working lives!!!!

same thing happened to my neighbor last year when she was in south america for a few months. pretty sure its because ur abroad, their system blocks foreign ips

UPDATE: I was able to get through to someone at NY unemployment! I used the Claimyr service that someone suggested earlier and got connected to an agent within 25 minutes (which is miraculous compared to my previous attempts). The agent confirmed they can mail my 1099-G to my parents' address in New York. They said it should arrive within 7-10 business days. Just wanted to update in case anyone else has a similar issue. Thanks everyone for your help!