New York Unemployment: Can't access 2020 1099-G tax form, keeps asking to create new account
Need to get my 2020 unemployment tax statement but when I log in to the portal it keeps making me create a new account. Anyone else having this issue or know how to get their old tax forms? Really need this for filing my taxes.
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Zara Mirza
Same thing happened to me! The old NY.gov login system got completely changed. You have to create a new ID.me account first, then once you get in, go to the 1099-G section. Its annoying but thats the only way now.
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Sean Flanagan
•thanks for the help! do you know where exactly the 1099-G section is? the new website is so confusing 🤔
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Zara Mirza
•After you log in, look for 'Get Your 1099-G' on the left menu. If you dont see it try clicking on your name first in the top right corner
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NebulaNinja
If your having trouble getting through online, try using claimyr.com to get an agent on the phone. They can email you your 1099-G forms right away. Yeah it costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Luca Russo
•Is this legit? Seems sketchy paying for something that should be free 🤔
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NebulaNinja
•totally get the skepticism but it worked for me! they just handle the hold time and menu options then connect you to a real agent
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Nia Wilson
•can confirm it works, used it last week to get my forms 💯
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Mateo Sanchez
You can also request it by mail if the website keeps giving you problems. Just send a letter with your info to NYSDOL tax document request unit. Takes like 2-3 weeks tho.
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Aisha Mahmood
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS TRASH!!! been trying for 3 months to get my forms. website never works, phone lines always busy. ny unemployment living in 1995 fr fr 🤮
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Ethan Clark
•fr tho 😭 their technology is straight garbage
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AstroAce
Here's a detailed guide for getting your 1099-G: 1. Create new ID.me account first 2. Once verified, log into NY unemployment portal 3. Click on 'My Documents' or 'Forms' 4. Look for '1099-G' section 5. Select tax year 2020 If website still gives problems, fastest solution is using claimyr.com to reach an agent who can email it immediately. Otherwise you'll spend hours on hold. Last resort: mail request to: NYSDOL Tax Documents PO Box 1979 Albany, NY 12201 Include: Full name, SSN, address, phone, years needed
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Sean Flanagan
•Thank you! This is super helpful 🙏
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Yuki Kobayashi
Just went thru this last week! The key is making sure your new ID.me account uses the EXACT same info as your old unemployment claim - same email, phone, everything
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