TWC W-2 showing overpayment I already repaid - help with tax reporting

Ugh, TWC does this EVERY YEAR to someone! The form you received is actually a 1099-G (not a W-2G which is for gambling winnings). You need to request a CORRECTED 1099-G from TWC that shows the net amount after repayment. Don't file your taxes with the incorrect form or you'll pay taxes on money you didn't keep! Save that repayment confirmation letter - you'll need it as proof.

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Former tax preparer here. You have several options: 1. Best option: Get a corrected 1099-G from TWC that shows the net amount (what you received minus what you repaid) 2. Alternative option: Report the full amount shown on the 1099-G on line 7 of Schedule 1 (Form 1040), but then also report the repayment as a negative amount and write "REPAID" next to it. 3. Last resort: Report the full 1099-G amount, then deduct the repayment as an itemized deduction on Schedule A (but this only works if you itemize deductions rather than taking the standard deduction). But definitely try to get the corrected form first - that's the cleanest solution.

dude ur lucky u even got thru to twc to do the repayment!!! ive been trying to reach them for 3 weeks about my determination letter and cant get anything but busy signals

I had EXACTLY the same problem last tax season and it was a nightmare! TWC is so incompetent with these overpayment situations. The customer service rep told me they're supposed to automatically issue corrected 1099-Gs, but their system often fails to do it. I had to submit a formal written request for a corrected form through their tax document department. Took about 3 weeks but they finally sent the correct one. Make sure you keep records of EVERYTHING - all payments, confirmation numbers, and that repayment letter. The IRS might also want these documents.

isnt it up to the irs not twc? maybe u should ask them

One more thing - check if you repaid the money in the same calendar year you received it. If you got the benefits and repaid them within 2025, then the 1099-G should show the net amount. If you got the benefits in 2024 but repaid in 2025, things get more complicated and you may need to use the "claim of right" doctrine when filing. Something to ask about when you reach TWC.