Unable to access my 2021 1099-G tax form from ESD - tried everything!

You can request a copy of your 1099-G by phone or mail if the online system isn't working for you. Call the dedicated 1099-G request line at 866-697-4831 or submit a written request to Employment Security Department, Records Disclosure Unit, PO Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507-9046. Make sure you include your full name, SSN, address, phone number, and which tax year you need (2021).

same thing happend to me last month!! the esd website SUCKS. i ended up having to reset my SAW password, then wait 24 hrs, then try again. make sure ur using the right username too, i was typing my email but ur supposed to use the username they gave u when u first signed up

This is why I always download and save my tax forms the minute they become available! Now I have all my records going back years without dealing with ESD's terrible website.

If you're having trouble reaching ESD by phone (which is super common), I'd recommend using Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to an actual ESD agent without waiting for hours. I was skeptical at first but it worked for me when I needed to get some old tax docs fixed. Their website is claimyr.com and you can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3. They basically hold your place in line so you don't have to keep redialing and waiting.

The ESD is DELIBERATELY making this difficult for people. They don't want us to have access to our own tax information so we can't dispute anything! I've been fighting with them for MONTHS about incorrect reporting on my 1099-G from 2022. They reported $2,400 more than I actually received and now the IRS thinks I'm hiding income!!!

For anyone having trouble accessing past 1099-G forms, here's what you need to know: 1. For online access: Log in to your eServices account → go to your dashboard → click on the "1099G Tax Forms" link → select the year you need (2021) 2. If you're locked out of your account: Use the account recovery option, not just password reset. Go to secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ and click "Get Help" then "I forgot my username or password" 3. For phone requests: Call 866-697-4831 during less busy times (early morning Tuesday-Thursday) 4. You can also submit a written request with your personal details to ESD Records Disclosure Unit 5. If your address has changed since 2021, make sure to update it first or they might mail it to the wrong place Hope this helps someone!

UPDATE: I finally got my 1099-G! Tried the account recovery option instead of just resetting my password (thanks for that tip!) and was able to get into eServices. For anyone else struggling with this - don't give up! And definitely save copies of everything for the future so you don't have to go through this again.