How to get unemployment tax form from Washington ESD - can't find 1099-G anywhere

You should be able to find your 1099-G form by logging into your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account and going to the 'Tax Documents' section. Washington ESD typically makes these available by January 31st each year. If you can't see it there, try checking under 'Document Center' or 'My Documents' in your unemployment services portal.

same issue here, spent an hour looking for mine yesterday and couldn't find it anywhere in my account

I had the exact same problem last month! Turns out I was looking in the wrong place. You need to log into your SAW account, then go to 'Unemployment Services' and look for 'Tax Information' or '1099-G Forms' - it's not always in the main document center. Also make sure you're using the same login credentials you used when you filed your unemployment claim.

If you're still having trouble accessing your 1099-G online, you might want to try calling Washington ESD directly. I know their phone lines are usually swamped, but I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually helps you get through to unemployment agents by phone. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. I used it last week to resolve an issue with my claim status and got connected within an hour instead of spending all day trying to call.

Another thing to check - make sure you're looking for the right tax year. If you received benefits in 2024, your 1099-G should be available now for the 2024 tax year. But if you got benefits spanning two years, you might need separate forms. Also verify that Washington ESD has your correct mailing address because they sometimes mail paper copies if there are issues with electronic delivery.

this is exactly why i hate dealing with government websites, everything is so complicated and nothing is where you expect it to be

Just to clarify the process: Log into SecureAccess Washington → Select 'Unemployment Services' → Look for 'Tax Documents' or '1099-G' option → Download your form. If you don't see this option, it could mean your account hasn't been updated with tax document access yet. Washington ESD sometimes has delays in making these documents available to all claimants.

If all else fails, you can call Washington ESD and request they mail you a paper copy of your 1099-G. Fair warning though - their phone lines are absolutely brutal to get through to. I tried calling for 3 days straight last year and kept getting hung up on due to high call volume.

Check if your browser is blocking pop-ups or if you need to update your browser. Sometimes the 1099-G download link opens in a new window and gets blocked. Also try using a different browser or clearing your cache - I've seen Washington ESD's website act weird with older cached data.

I'm having the same problem but mine is more complicated - I moved twice last year while I was on unemployment and I'm not sure if Washington ESD has my current address. Will this affect my ability to get the 1099-G online?

UPDATE: I finally found it! I had to go to the main Washington ESD website (not SAW), click on 'Get Your 1099-G Tax Form' and then it redirected me to log in through a different portal. The form was there waiting for me. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions - this thread probably saved other people from the same frustration I went through.

For anyone else reading this thread, make sure you download and save a copy of your 1099-G right away. Don't just view it online - actually download the PDF to your computer. I learned this the hard way when the website went down for maintenance right before I needed to file my taxes.

Question about the 1099-G - does it show the total amount of benefits received or does it break it down by month? I'm trying to reconcile my records and want to make sure everything matches up.

This whole process is ridiculous. Why can't they just email the 1099-G automatically like every other organization does? Having to hunt around multiple websites and portals is such a waste of time.

PSA for anyone who had taxes withheld from their unemployment benefits - make sure you check box 4 on your 1099-G to see how much federal tax was withheld. You'll need this information when filing your return.

Just wanted to add that if you received unemployment benefits in multiple states, you'll need separate 1099-G forms from each state. But since this is the Washington ESD forum, this probably doesn't apply to most people here.

One more tip - if you're using tax software like TurboTax or H&R Block, you can usually import your 1099-G directly instead of typing in all the numbers manually. Just look for the 'import tax documents' option.

Thank you all for this helpful thread! I was about to panic thinking I wouldn't be able to file my taxes on time. Found my 1099-G using the steps mentioned here.

For what it's worth, I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I had trouble reaching Washington ESD about my 1099-G issue. Worked exactly like they said - got connected to an agent who was able to help me access my tax documents. Definitely beats sitting on hold for hours.

This thread should be pinned or something - so many people struggle with finding their unemployment tax forms every year. The information here would save a lot of people time and stress.