NY unemployment sent identical 1099-G forms for 2022 and 2023 to my daughter - tax nightmare

OMG YES!! This is happening to me too! My 2023 1099-G is identical to my 2022 one with $8,265 in benefits. But I only collected until March 2023 so it should be WAY less. I've been trying to get through on the phone for DAYS. This is going to mess up my taxes completely.

I finally fixed this issue last week! After countless attempts to reach ny unemployment by phone, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual human at the DOL. Talking to an agent got my corrected 1099 issued within 48 hours. Best decision I made after wasting weeks trying to get through on my own. They have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Y'all need to check your payment histories in your online accounts. Log in to your ny.gov account, go to unemployment services, and look at your payment history. Print that out or take screenshots showing what you ACTUALLY received in 2023. When you file taxes, use those REAL numbers, not the incorrect 1099-G. Then attach a statement explaining the discrepancy. I had to do this in 2021 when they messed up my form.

This is a systematic error thats happening all over. My tax preparer said he's seen at least 12 clients with the same issue this year. Something went wrong with their system. Call the dedicated 1099-G hotline at 1-888-209-8124 and press 2 for tax form issues. Still a wait, but better than the regular line.

I spent 2 hours on hold today and FINALLY got through to someone. They said they're aware of the "duplicate 1099 situation" affecting "some claimants" and are working on sending corrected forms. The agent told me to wait for the corrected form before filing. If you haven't filed yet, WAIT!

Here's a detailed breakdown of what to do in this situation (I work in tax preparation): 1. First, document the correct amount you actually received in 2023. Print your payment history from your online account. 2. Try to get a corrected 1099-G. The fastest way I've seen clients get through is using claimyr.com - it's a service that waits on hold for you and connects you when a rep answers. 3. If you can't get a corrected form in time, file using the CORRECT amounts, not what's on the erroneous 1099-G. 4. Include Form 8275 (Disclosure Statement) with your return explaining the discrepancy. 5. Keep all documentation showing the correct amounts. 6. If you already filed using the incorrect amount, file an amended return (Form 1040-X). Don't pay taxes on money you never received! This is a known issue with the NY unemployment system this year.

I had this same issue and I just amended last year's taxes and got a fat refund. Thanks NY unemployment for the incompetence! 💰

Has anyone filed for an extension because of this yet? I'm thinking that's my safest bet at this point.

jus got off the phone with them after using claimyr. they admitted its a "technical glitch" affecting "thousands of claimants" and theyre issuing corrected forms. if u need to talk to someone NOW use claimyr.com - only way i got thru after weeks of trying

This would only happen in New York 🙄 Every year some new disaster with unemployment. Last year they sent my form to my old address despite me updating it online.

This is why I always keep my own records of EVERYTHING. Never trust the government to get it right the first time... or the second... or ever really 🤡

CALL THE ADVOCATE OFFICE!! Regular customer service won't help. The advocate office number is (855) 528-5618. They specialize in difficult cases and tax issues. Took me 3 days but I finally got my corrected 1099.

My tax accountant said this is happening with several clients. He recommends filing with the correct amounts (based on your payment history record) and attaching a letter explaining the situation. If you get a notice from the IRS later, you'll have documentation to respond.