How to get 1099-G from Washington ESD unemployment online - need for taxes

You can get your 1099-G through your SecureAccess Washington account. Log into eServices for Unemployment and look for the 'Tax Documents' section. It should be available there for download as a PDF.

I had trouble accessing mine last week too. The website kept timing out when I tried to log in. Anyone else having issues with the Washington ESD site?

Step by step process: 1) Go to SecureAccess Washington 2) Log into your account 3) Click on eServices for Unemployment 4) Look for 'Correspondence' or 'Tax Documents' tab 5) Your 1099-G should be listed there for download. Make sure you're using the same login credentials you used for your weekly claims.

Mine wasn't showing up even though I definitely received benefits last year. Turns out there was a delay in processing some of the 1099-G forms due to system updates. Had to call Washington ESD to get it resolved.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you download and save a copy as soon as you see it. Some people have had issues where the document disappeared from their account after a few months. Print it or save the PDF to your computer.

If you can't find it online, you can also request a duplicate by calling the Washington ESD customer service line. They can mail you a paper copy, but it takes about 7-10 business days.

Also make sure you're looking at the right tax year! The 1099-G for 2024 benefits would be for your 2024 taxes that you're filing now. Don't accidentally download 2023 if you received benefits in both years.

Quick question - does the 1099-G show all the benefits you received or just certain types? I got regular unemployment plus some other assistance and want to make sure everything is included.

I'm having trouble even logging into SecureAccess Washington. Keeps saying my account is locked. Anyone know how to fix this?

For anyone still having trouble - I found mine under the 'Correspondence' section rather than looking for a specific 'Tax Documents' area. It was listed as 'Form 1099-G Tax Statement' with the date it was issued.

Does anyone know if you have to report unemployment benefits on your taxes even if no taxes were withheld? I elected not to have taxes taken out during the year.

Just successfully downloaded mine! Took about 5 minutes once I found the right section. For anyone still struggling, it's definitely in the eServices area under correspondence. The file downloaded as a PDF automatically.

Word of warning - if you moved or changed addresses after filing for unemployment, make sure your address is updated in the system before requesting the 1099-G. Mine got mailed to my old address last year and was a huge hassle to sort out.

SUCCESS! Just got mine downloaded following the steps everyone mentioned. Found it under correspondence in my eServices account. Thanks everyone for the help! Now I can finally get my taxes done.

If anyone is still having issues getting through to Washington ESD about missing 1099-G forms, I had good luck using Claimyr again last week for a different issue. They really do make it easier to reach an actual person instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell.

One more tip - if you're using a tax preparation service like H&R Block or TurboTax, they might be able to help you locate the form or provide guidance on what to do if you can't find it. Some of them have experience dealing with Washington ESD document issues.