Received 1099-G for 2022 ESD benefits I never got - dealing with 6k overpayment appeal too
I'm completely baffled by my tax situation with ESD. I received unemployment benefits back in 2020 when I lost my job in healthcare. Got the 1099-G for that year, filed my taxes properly, all seemed fine. But now I've just received a 1099-G for 2022 showing I supposedly received benefits that year - except I NEVER got any unemployment in 2022! I was working full-time the entire year. To make matters worse, I'm still in the middle of appealing a $6,000 overpayment notice from ESD claiming I was overpaid in 2020. Has anyone else received a 1099-G for a year they didn't actually collect benefits? What do I do about this for my taxes? Should I be contacting ESD before filing? I'm really stressed about this mess.
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Chloe Martin
This definitely sounds like an ESD reporting error. The 1099-G likely reflects your overpayment situation. When ESD determines an overpayment, they sometimes issue a corrected 1099-G for the year the overpayment was established, not when you actually received the benefits. You should contact ESD to request a corrected 1099-G form. While waiting for that, don't file your taxes using incorrect information. Document everything in writing, including dates you call ESD about this issue.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thanks for the explanation. That makes sense about the overpayment, but I still don't understand why it would be for 2022 when the overpayment notice came in 2021. I'll definitely call ESD before filing. Do you know if this will affect my appeal case at all?
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Diego Rojas
omg i got the same thing!!!! i was on UI in 2020 too and got a 1099 for 2022 last week but didnt get any $ that year. called esd like 20x and cant get thru to anyone. so frustrating!!!
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Omar Fawaz
•It's somewhat comforting to know I'm not the only one dealing with this, though I'm sorry you're stuck too. Have you been able to reach anyone at all? I've left messages but no callbacks yet.
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Anastasia Sokolov
This is happening because of how ESD processes overpayments. When they determine you were overpaid in a previous year, they issue a 1099-G for the year they established the overpayment (2022), not when you received benefits (2020). It's confusing but it's actually their correct procedure. You need to: 1) Request a corrected 1099-G from ESD specifically for this issue 2) Don't include the incorrect 1099-G amount on your tax return 3) Keep documentation showing you didn't receive benefits in 2022 4) Continue pursuing your appeal separately - this is a tax reporting issue If you're still appealing the overpayment, mention this 1099-G issue to your appeals representative as well.
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Diego Rojas
•wait so do we have to pay taxes on money we never actually got?? thats so messed up
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Anastasia Sokolov
•No, you shouldn't pay taxes on benefits you never received. That's why you need to request a corrected 1099-G. The form you received is reflecting an accounting adjustment on ESD's end, not actual new income you received. It's their bookkeeping system causing confusion.
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StarSeeker
I went through something similar last year and it took me FOREVER to get it straightened out. ESD's systems are a complete nightmare. I spent 3 weeks calling every single day and couldn't get through to anyone who could help. The regular agents had no idea how to handle tax form corrections. I eventually had to escalate to a supervisor specializing in tax issues. I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an ESD agent in under 30 minutes when I had been trying unsuccessfully for weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. It helped me get connected to the right department to fix my 1099-G issue.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thanks for the tip! I'll check out that service if I can't get through in the next few days. Did you have to provide any special information to get the 1099-G corrected once you reached someone?
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StarSeeker
•You'll need your claim ID, SSN (of course), and the tax years involved. Also gather any documentation showing you were employed during 2022 - pay stubs, W-2s, etc. Ask specifically for the tax department or someone who handles 1099-G corrections. Regular agents often don't know the procedure. Good luck getting it straightened out!
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Sean O'Donnell
just ignore it. thats what im doing lol. if they want their money they can come find me
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Anastasia Sokolov
•That's really not advisable. The IRS and ESD share information, and ignoring tax documents can lead to audits, penalties, and potentially much bigger problems down the road. It's worth taking the time to resolve this properly.
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Zara Ahmed
EVERYONE IN WASHINGTON IS GETTING THESE ERRONEOUS 1099-Gs!! The ESD system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and has been for years! They've got thousands of people dealing with fake overpayments and wrong tax forms. I've been fighting them for 2 YEARS on an $8,300 overpayment they claim I owe, and now they sent me a 1099-G for 2022 too! I never got benefits that year either! When you appeal, make sure you request a hearing with an actual Administrative Law Judge, not just the ESD review. The internal ESD appeals are RIGGED to deny you. I won my case with the ALJ because ESD couldn't prove I wasn't eligible for the benefits they paid me.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thanks for sharing your experience. I did request a hearing with an ALJ for my overpayment appeal, but it's been scheduled and rescheduled twice now. Did you hire an attorney or represent yourself? I'm wondering if I need legal help at this point.
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Zara Ahmed
•I represented myself but spent HOURS researching the laws and regulations. If you can afford an attorney who specializes in unemployment cases, it might be worth it for $6k. Make sure you submit ALL your evidence before the hearing - you usually can't add new stuff during it. And record EVERYTHING when you talk to ESD - Washington is a two-party consent state but you can tell them you're recording at the start of the call.
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Luca Esposito
Just went through this exact thing! The 1099-G for 2022 is actually showing the ADJUSTMENT to your 2020 benefits because of the overpayment determination. It's not saying you got new benefits in 2022. What happened in my case: I got benefits in 2020, then in 2022 they decided some was an overpayment. The 2022 1099-G reflects that adjustment. Confusing as hell, but that's how their accounting works. You need to call the ESD tax line specifically: 360-486-2252. Don't waste time with the regular unemployment line.
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Omar Fawaz
•Thank you for sharing your experience and for the specific phone number! I'll try calling that tax line tomorrow. Did they end up sending you a corrected form, or did they just explain how to handle it on your taxes?
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Chloe Martin
One important thing no one's mentioned yet - make sure you keep all documentation showing the timeline of events. This includes: 1. Your original 2020 1099-G 2. The overpayment notice you received in 2021 3. This new 2022 1099-G 4. Any appeal paperwork 5. Records of your employment during 2022 ESD is required to correct erroneous 1099-Gs, but the process can take time. If you're approaching the tax filing deadline, you might need to file Form 4868 for an extension. Don't file your taxes with incorrect information just to meet the deadline.
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Luca Esposito
•This is solid advice. I'd add that you should keep detailed notes of every conversation with ESD - date, time, name of representative, and what was discussed. I learned this the hard way when one rep told me one thing and another said something completely different a week later.
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