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What Is Form 1099-G?

Key Takeaways

  • Form 1099-G reports certain government payments, including unemployment compensation and tax refunds/credits/offsets.
  • Government agencies must file Form 1099-G when they make reportable payments.
  • Form 1099-G can be eFiled with the IRS by March 31.
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Form 1099-G – This form is used to report certain government payments. Federal, state, and local governments use this form to report unemployment compensation, income tax refunds, and more.

When You Need to File Form 1099-G?

  • If you, as a government agency, made unemployment compensation payments, income tax refunds/credits, taxable grants, agriculture payments, etc.
  • If you received payments on a Commodity Credit Corporation loan

Who Must File IRS Form 1099-G?

The officer or employee of the government unit that receives or makes payments must file the Form 1099-G.

Form 1099-G Deadlines

Forms must be transmitted to the IRS before the deadline. The due date for eFiling for Form 1099-G is March 31. If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be due the next business day.

How to eFile 1099-G Form for the Year 2020?

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