GDOL offering advice on how to file taxes using 1099-G tax form

The Georgia Department of Labor is offering advice for individuals who may receive a 1099-G tax form but who did not file an unemployment insurance claim last year or had an employer who filed a claim on their behalf without their knowledge.

Labor departments across the United States are addressing these 1099-G tax form issues and the GDOL is issuing specific steps for these individuals.

If you receive a 1099-G tax form and did not file a claim in 2020 or an employer did not file a claim on their behalf, the potential fraud will need to be reported to the Georgia Department of Labor.

The agency will investigate the report of identity theft, make any necessary adjustments to the individual’s 1099-G, if applicable, and resubmit the amended 1099-G tax form to the Internal Revenue Service.

And if you receive a 1099-G tax form from a claim filed by an employer without his/her knowledge, they will still receive a 1099G reflecting these payments.

In accordance with IRS rules, an individual that receives UI benefits and does not use them will still receive a 1099-G but can show the money as being paid back.

If you find you have been a victim of identity theft you file a police report with your local police department and obtain a copy of the report that you can provide to creditors and credit agencies.

Also, change passwords on your email, banking, and other personal accounts, and make a list of credit card companies, banks, and other financial institutions where you do business.

Tell them you are a victim of identity theft and ask them to put a fraud alert on your account.

Additionally, get a copy of your credit report and dispute any fraudulent transactions.

Finally, if you suspect that someone is using your SSN for work purposes, contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to report the problem. They will review your earnings with you to ensure they are correct.