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New York 1099-G Phone Number: Live Human Help

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 11/04/2023

Have you been dialing the New York 1099-G phone line 888-209-8124 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at the New York 1099-G office. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

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How to call the New York 1099-G phone number and speak with a human using a shortcut

Use the widget below to find out the best times, how to call, and a guaranteed method to reach a live New York 1099-G customer service agent. If it's too hard to call the New York 1099-G phone number below, you can place a New York 1099-G call here to guarantee you reach a human.

For additional guidance on contacting unemployment services, you may want to check out our comprehensive guide on the New York State Unemployment Phone Number, which includes helpful tips and alternative contact methods.

How can I speak to a live person at the New York 1099-G?

There are two methods to reach a live person:

  • 1.) by calling manually over and over again, get on a long hold, and then hope the call doesn't drop -- and I'll show you how to do that,
  • 2.) use a calling tool that dials for you, stays on hold, and forwards a call to your phone number when an agent is on the line. (RECOMMENDED)

If you're also looking for assistance with Medicaid services, you can find detailed instructions on how to speak to a representative by visiting our New York Medicaid Phone Number page.

Option 1 (SLOW): call manually - time to a human rep = 2+ hours.

Below is the best way to manually dial through their menu faster:

  • Step 1: Dial 8882098124
  • Step 2: Wait for 3 seconds
  • Step 3: Press 1
  • Step 4: Wait for 22 seconds
  • Step 5: Press 2
  • Step 6: Wait for 30 seconds
  • Step 7: Wait for 6 seconds
  • Step 8: Press 1
  • Step 9: Wait for 7 seconds
  • Step 10: Wait for 7 seconds

For additional guidance and alternative contact methods, you may want to visit the New York Paid Family Leave Phone Number page, which offers comprehensive information on reaching customer service for your specific inquiries.

Option 2 (FAST): use a call app - time to a human rep = 5-40 min.

By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.

  • Step 1: head to Claimyr
  • Step 2: select/search for "New York 1099-G"
  • Step 3: pay for Claimyr to call for you (yes it's a paid version, but it honestly works very well. You can research Claimyr before buying to be sure)
  • Step 4: kick back, relax, and wait for your phone to ring with a New York 1099-G agent on the line!

For a detailed understanding of what the New York 1099-G form entails and how it relates to your taxes, be sure to check out our comprehensive IRS Form 1099-G Complete Guide before using Claimyr to connect with an agent.

The New York 1099-G's hours of operation

The New York 1099-G is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST).

If you need assistance outside of the New York 1099-G's hours of operation, you might find it helpful to speak directly with an IRS representative; for guidance on how to reach a live person, please refer to our detailed guide on the IRS Phone Number Live Person page.

New York 1099-G Callback Tool: About Claimyr

Like you, I was at wit's end trying to find a good way to reach a human when I was unemployed in the 2020 pandemic lockdown. After calling 500 times a week to the EDD in California, I built a software program to dial for me automatically. This led to me sharing this tool with you. So far, a few hundred thousand people have used it to reach a live human not only at the New York 1099-G but also at the IRS phone number, Airlines phone numbers, Healthcare provider phone lines, and many more hard-to-reach phone lines across America.

Claimyr is a software-as-a-service that automates the entire calling process for you. We do this by programming software to

  • automatically dial the New York 1099-G phone number,
  • navigate the phone menu,
  • stay on hold,
  • detect if a live agent has picked up the call,
  • then forward a call to your phone with a live human waiting for you

The value for you is you can quickly get paid without the hours, days, weeks, and months of manually dialing over and over, staying on hold for hours, and often redialing after a dropped call. Instead, using Claimyr, all you need to do is press a button and wait for a callback to your phone with a live agent on the call.

Yes, Claimyr is legit. We welcome you to search Google for "Claimyr". You'll see thousands of genuine happy reviews, news articles, and our location (San Francisco).

And no, Claimyr doesn't clog the lines or make matters worse. This is because Claimyr has a one-call-per-customer policy. We only place a single call at a time for you. We don't blast the phone lines as this would be cost-prohibitive for us (our calls would be preventing our own calls from reaching a human) and goes against our values. Also, if you use Claimyr, you stop calling yourself. This means that Claimyr doesn't add additional calls to the phone lines that wouldn't already be there anyway.

Here's what people usually say about Claimyr: a review of Claimyr

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As you tackle the task of getting in touch with the NYSDOL for your unemployment tax form queries, keep in mind that New York offers a breadth of resources for various other needs. If securing food assistance is also on your agenda, rest assured the approach we've detailed for the unemployment line can be mirrored to access SNAP benefits. Equip yourself with the same strategic dialing methods by visiting the New York Snap Phone Number guide. This valuable resource ensures that your pursuit of nutritional aid is met with the same level of support and efficiency found in our NYSDOL guidance, demonstrating our commitment to your comprehensive, hassle-free access to government services.

What is the best time to call the New York 1099-G?

Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):

  • 👎 Monday mornings
  • 👎 After 5 pm on any day
  • 👎 Friday afternoons (as you'll likely not solve your issue until the following week)

But again, if you are using Claimyr's automated callback tool, then you will be able to place a call literally anytime during the day and get a callback soon after.

The best time to call the New York 1099-G is Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. ⚠️WARNING⚠️: please beware that you often need to dedicate an entire day to dialing over and over just to get on hold. Also, the New York 1099-G is notorious for dropping calls even when you finally do get on hold! So if you decide to start calling mid-week, due to excessive call volume, you may not be able to reach an agent until the following week or longer.

If you don't consider calling the New York 1099-G a full-time profession, consider using a calling tool such as Claimyr to guarantee a callback with an agent on the line with zero hold time.

While our guide provides a clear path for those seeking to navigate the sometimes tricky waters of securing a chat with a live agent about Unemployment Tax Form (1099-G) by calling the NYSDOL at 888-209-8124, your needs may run a bit wider than just unemployment queries. If you're in search of comprehensive state support, which might include the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance programs, don't lose your way in a thicket of confusing info. By heading over to the New York Temporary Assistance Phone Number page, you'll find sharp and straightforward guidance connecting you with folks who know the ropes of various assistance schemes. Whether you’re braving a first-time foray into state aid programs or striving to keep your existing benefits on point, this guide ensures you latch onto the full breadth of support New York hands out to its residents in need.

IRS Form 1099G Info

IRS Form 1099G is given to you by your state agency. It is relevant because it's how you report your unemployment 'earnings' to the IRS. Yes, unemployment is taxable.

New York State Unemployment Phone Number

In tandem with calling the 1099-G line, you must understand that calling the New York State unemployment phone number at the Department of Labor is usually a monumental task. Claimyr has also programmed this line to dial and stay on hold for you.