PA UC tax documents - When will I get my 1099-G form for 2024 benefits?

Yes, you'll receive a Form 1099-G from PA UC that shows the total benefits you received and any federal taxes withheld. They're typically mailed out by January 31st, but you can also access it online through your PA UC dashboard around the same time. Look for the 'View 1099-G' option under the 'More Services' tab. Since you didn't have taxes withheld, you will owe federal taxes on those unemployment benefits. They're fully taxable as ordinary income. Setting aside about 15-20% of your total benefits for taxes would be a safe estimate, but it really depends on your overall income for the year.

THEY NEVER SENT MINE LAST YEAR!!! had to call like 50 times and finally got through in MARCH!!! By then I was already late filing my taxes and had to file an extension. The system is completely broken. Set a calendar reminder for feb 15th to start calling if u dont have it by then.

Just to add to what others have said - you can actually request a duplicate 1099-G for 2024 starting in February through your online account. Go to www.uc.pa.gov > log in > select "More Services" from the left menu > then click "View 1099G". And yes, they're typically mailed by January 31st, but the online version is usually available a week or two earlier. I always use the online version since mail can be unreliable. As for taxes - since you didn't elect to have federal taxes withheld (which would have been 10%), you'll need to pay those taxes when you file. Pennsylvania doesn't tax unemployment benefits at the state level, so that's at least some good news.

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If you need your payment history before the 1099-G arrives, try this: Log into your dashboard > click on "View Payments" > then look for the date filter at the top - you can change this to show older payments. If that doesn't work, you might need to submit a request for your payment history through the message center. Select "Payment Information" as the subject. Also, just so you know, the tax situation isn't terrible. The 1099-G will just be entered as income on your tax return. Most tax software has a specific section for unemployment compensation where you'll enter this info. But since you didn't have taxes withheld, plan to either have extra withheld from your current job's paycheck or make an estimated tax payment to avoid a penalty.

hey did u get partial unemplyment or regular? my sister got partial when her hours got cut and she said she still had to get a 1099G even tho it wasnt full benefits

remember to also check if u qualify for earned income credit when u file especially if u had lower income for the year due to being unemployed part of it... my tax person said alot of people miss that after being on unemployment