DLLR's Division of Unemployment Insurance

 

Income Tax 1099G Information - Unemployment Insurance Claimants

 

Form 1099-G, Statement for Recipients of Certain Government Payments, is issued to any individual who received Maryland Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits for the prior calendar year. 1099-Gs reflect Maryland UI benefit payment amounts issued  within that calendar year. This may be different from the week ending date for which the benefits were paid.

1099-Gs are required, by law, to be mailed by the end of January (January 31st) for the prior calendar year.

1099-Gs are only issued to the actual individual to whom benefits were paid. If you have moved since filing for UI benefits, 1099-Gs are NOT forwarded by the United States Postal Service. You must contact the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) - Benefit Payment Control (BPC) Unit, for a duplicate to be sent to your new address.
Email address: 1099@dllr.state.md.us
Phone number: (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 - press the next sequence of numeric 'prompts' to reach a BPC Staff person: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1.

  1. Will I receive a 1099-G from DLLR for Unemployment Insurance I received last year or prior years?
  2. Does UI benefit information need to be reported for Federal and State income taxes?
  3. Do I need the 1099-G form to file my taxes?
  4. What is the Payer's Federal Identification number?
  5. Do I use the same Payer's Identification number for Federal and State tax forms?
  6. If I have questions concerning my 1099G, how do I contact someone within unemployment insurance?
  7. If I repaid benefits that I had received, will I receive a 1099-G?
  8. What if I believe that the amount listed on the 1099-G is incorrect?
  9. What should I do if I did not receive a 1099-G for the most recent or past years?
  10. How do I obtain a duplicate copy of a 1099-G?
  11. What if I have a change of address?
  12. When are the 1099-G forms mailed?
  13. What if I cannot get through using telephone number: 410-949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839?

Will I receive a 1099-G from DLLR for Unemployment Insurance I received last year or prior years?
If you received unemployment insurance benefits during any calendar year ending 12/31, you will receive a 1099G for that year only. It will be mailed before or by January 31 of the following year.

Does UI benefit information need to be reported for Federal and State income taxes?
Yes, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 mandated that unemployment insurance benefits are taxable.

Do I need the 1099-G form to file my taxes?
Yes, you need the 1099-G form. The form you receive will be a three-part form. Copy A is for Federal Income Tax return. Copy B is for State Income tax return. Copy C is for your records.

What is the Payer's Federal Identification number?
The Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) Federal ID # is: 52-2006962

Do I use the same Payer's Identification number for Federal and State tax forms?
Yes.

If I have questions concerning my 1099G, how do I contact someone within unemployment insurance?
You may email this agency at 1099@dllr.state.md.us, or you may contact this agency by telephone at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 - use the following prompts: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1 to speak to a BPC employee who can assist you with questions concerning your 1099-G.

If I repaid benefits that I had received, will I receive a 1099-G?
If you received UI benefits in the same year during which you repaid an overpayment of benefits, you will receive a 1099-G for that year. If you only repaid benefits received from prior benefit years, you will not receive a 1099-G. You may contact the Benefit Payment Control Unit via telephone at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 (use 'prompts' 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1) to obtain a computer printout of repayments made to this agency for any prior years.

What if I believe that the amount listed on the 1099-G is incorrect?
You may contact the Benefit Payment Control (BPC) Unit at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 (press: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1) or via email at 1099@dllr.state.md.us.

What should I do if I did not receive a 1099-G for the most recent or past years?
Email BPC at 1099@dllr.state.md.us or telephone us at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 (press: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1 ).

How do I obtain a duplicate copy of a 1099-G?
Contact BPC via email at 1099@dllr.state.md.us or call us at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 (press: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1).

What if I have a change of address?
Contact BPC via email at 1099@dllr.state.md.us or call us at (410) 949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839 (press: 1, 1, 3, 1, 4, 1).

When are the 1099-G forms mailed?
The end of January, for the prior calendar year in which you received benefits.

What if I cannot get through using telephone number: 410-949-0022 or 1-800-827-4839?
You may also try calling (410) 767-2404 to reach the Benefit Payment Control Unit in Baltimore, MD.