How to get Washington ESD unemployment tax documents for 2024 filing

You should have received a 1099-G form from Washington ESD. Check your secure messages in your online account first - they sometimes send them electronically. If you can't find it there, you can request a duplicate through your Washington ESD account or call them directly.

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The 1099-G forms are usually mailed out by January 31st each year. If you moved during the year and didn't update your address with Washington ESD, that could be why you didn't receive it. You can also download it directly from your online account under the 'Correspondence' section.

ugh the washington ESD website is so confusing!! I can never find anything on there. why cant they just email these things automatically like every other company does???

Important note: even if you can't find your 1099-G, you still need to report all unemployment income on your tax return. The IRS already has this information from Washington ESD, so don't think you can skip reporting it just because you don't have the form.

I never received mine either and when I finally got through to someone at Washington ESD they said there was a 'processing delay' for some 1099-G forms this year. Apparently they're still sending out batches through February.

Pro tip: if you had taxes withheld from your unemployment benefits, that info will also be on the 1099-G. You'll need that for your tax return too. I forgot about that part last year and had to amend my return.

Just went through this myself. Logged into my Washington ESD account, clicked on 'View and Maintain Account Information', then 'Correspondence', and my 1099-G was right there as a PDF. Took like 2 minutes once I knew where to look.

If all else fails and you absolutely can't get your 1099-G, you can still file your taxes. Just report all the unemployment income you received and explain to your tax preparer that you're missing the form. The IRS will match it up on their end.

Washington ESD is the WORST when it comes to getting documents. I've been trying to get my 1099-G for three weeks now. Their phone system is a joke and the website never works properly. This is exactly why people avoid dealing with government agencies.

For anyone still having trouble: the 1099-G should show up in your online account under either 'Correspondence', 'Tax Documents', or 'Forms'. Different people seem to find it in different places for some reason. Just keep clicking around until you find it.

One more thing to remember - if you received unemployment from multiple states during 2024, you'll need a 1099-G from each state. Washington ESD will only show benefits paid by Washington state.

Also worth noting that if you repaid any unemployment benefits during 2024 (like if you had an overpayment), that should also be reflected on your 1099-G. You might be able to deduct the repayment amount.

I work at a tax prep office and we see this all the time. Washington ESD 1099-G forms are usually available online by mid-January, even if the mailed copies are delayed. Always check your online account first before calling.

Last resort option: if you really can't get your 1099-G and need to file ASAP, you can use your Washington ESD payment history to calculate the total yourself. Just make sure you account for any taxes that were withheld.