ur lucky u got through to someone! how long were u on hold????

About 2 hours! I started calling right when they opened at 8am. The wait was worth it though, I feel much more confident about my appeal now.

Quick update on the tax implications: Even while you're waiting for a corrected 1099-G, you can still file your taxes. The IRS recommends only reporting income you actually received. Include a statement explaining that you've reported suspected unemployment fraud to the state and have requested a corrected 1099-G. Keep documentation showing you reported the fraud. The IRS has procedures in place for these situations, especially since fraud has increased dramatically in recent years.

One last tip: Make sure you take screenshots of EVERYTHING in your UC portal now - claim status, message history, payment records, everything. Sometimes these records change or disappear during fraud investigations. Those screenshots could be crucial evidence later, especially if you need to prove you never accessed the stolen funds.

Mine was classified as "non-fraud" too but they STILL denied my waiver request!! The whole system is designed to squeeze money out of people who can least afford it. They make the forms complicated ON PURPOSE so people will give up and just pay.

For those facing tax refund offsets due to PA UC overpayments, it's important to understand that there is a formal appeal process if you believe the offset was incorrect. You have 30 days from the date on the Treasury offset notice to appeal in writing. This is separate from the PA UC overpayment appeal process. Note that successfully appealing the tax offset itself is rare unless there's been a procedural error, but it's still an option available to you. Common successful appeal reasons include: 1. The debt was already paid in full 2. The debt was discharged in bankruptcy 3. You've established an approved payment plan (though this doesn't always prevent offset) 4. You weren't properly notified about the potential offset Also, if you filed jointly with a spouse who isn't responsible for the overpayment, they can file an Injured Spouse claim (Form 8379) to get their portion of the refund returned.

my cousin waited 5 months for her appeal and still got denied anyway. the whole thing is just a way for them to avoid paying us what we deserve. good luck but dont get your hopes up

FINAL UPDATE: Had my hearing this morning and I WON MY APPEAL!!! The referee immediately ruled in my favor when my former employer couldn't explain why they gave different reasons for my termination. Now they're saying it will take 2-3 weeks for payments to start processing, but at least I'll be getting all the back payments from October! Thanks everyone for your help and support during this incredibly stressful time. For anyone else going through appeals - document EVERYTHING and don't give up!

ugh classic PA UC mess up! glad u got it sorted out but so annoying about the 2 week delay 😠 make sure u keep filing ur weekly claims while u wait for the new hearing!!!

Thanks for the update. This is exactly the kind of clerical error I suspected. Make sure you use these two weeks to thoroughly prepare for your hearing. Review all your documents, practice explaining your case clearly and concisely, and be ready to address any points your employer might raise. Good luck with your hearing!