When will I get my 1099-G from Washington ESD unemployment?

Thanks! I'll check my SAW account. I didn't know they posted them online too.

yeah the online version is usually available before the paper one arrives in the mail

Same here! I always try to file early but the 1099-G is always the last thing I get.

At least I'm not the only one waiting. I was starting to think they forgot about me.

Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they actually help you get through?

Yeah, saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals. The agent was able to confirm my 1099-G amount over the phone.

Good idea! I kept track of most of my payments. Is there anything else I need besides the total amount?

The 1099-G will show total benefits paid and any federal taxes withheld. If you had taxes withheld, that info should be in your payment history too.

I understand the frustration, but they're actually required to send them by January 31st, which is still within the legal timeframe.

I know but other places send tax forms way earlier. My employer had my W-2 ready in mid-January.

That's great news! I'll keep checking my mail. What zip code are you in if you don't mind me asking?

98103 in Seattle. Probably depends on your mail route when it gets delivered.

Oh no, I moved last fall and forgot to update my address! How do I fix this?

you can update it online through your saw account or call them. but calling takes forever

Perfect! I'm going to log in right now and check. Thanks for the heads up.

The online version is also easier to save for your records. I just download the PDF and keep it with my other tax documents.

Those enhanced benefits from 2020-2021 would have been included on the 1099-G for those tax years. Your 2024 form should only show regular UI benefits you received last year.

Got it, thanks. I was getting confused about which years had which benefits.

Glad Claimyr worked for you too! It's really the only way I can get through to them anymore.

Wait, you actually talked to a human at Washington ESD? That's like finding a unicorn.

Yeah I learned this the hard way a few years ago. Had to pay a bunch of extra taxes because I didn't expect the unemployment to be taxable.

I had taxes withheld from my benefits so hopefully I won't owe too much extra.

That's a good backup plan. I might do that if mine doesn't show up in my SAW account soon.

Just make sure the amounts match exactly when you get the real form. You don't want any discrepancies with the IRS.

Awesome! I'm going to check mine again right now. Fingers crossed it's there.

Same here, been checking every morning. The suspense is killing me lol

That's reassuring coming from a professional. I was starting to stress about it.

Good to know there's a professional timeline. I'll try to be more patient.

Congrats! I should probably stop being lazy and actually check mine instead of just waiting for the mail.

That gives me hope! Going to log in right now and see if mine posted too.

Good point! I worked in Oregon for a few months before moving back to Washington. Need to check with both states.

I only got benefits from Washington ESD so I should just have one form to worry about.

Try clearing your browser cache and cookies. The SAW website can be finicky sometimes.

I had the same problem yesterday. Turns out my account was locked and I had to reset my password.

Thanks for the suggestion! If I can't get it working today I might try that.

Yeah, sometimes the technical issues need an actual person to resolve. Claimyr makes it so much easier to reach someone.

Glad it all worked out! This thread was really helpful for knowing what to expect.

Perfect timing for tax season. Now we can all get our returns filed!