Important Message Regarding U.I. Benefits Paid (UC-1099G Tax Forms)

The UC-1099G tax form (Statement of Unemployment Compensation Payments) is now available on-line for calendar years 2008-2012. Please click here to access the UC-1099G Tax Form System*.

*If you are using a public computer, please close the internet browser after printing your UC-1099G information.

IMPORTANT: You may be eligible for Federal tax credits or CT tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and CT Earned Income Tax Credit (CT EITC). Click here for more information

FORM UC-1099G FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR 2012

1. Why did I receive Form UC-1099G for 2012?
   The purpose of this form is to show the amount of unemployment benefits that were received in 2012, including any taxes withheld and any amounts repaid so that you can complete your tax filing for 2012 (if applicable).  Form UC-1099G is sent to anyone who in 2012:

• was paid unemployment benefits, or

• repaid towards an outstanding overpayment, or

• unemployment benefits were offset to repay an overpayment, or

• unemployment benefits were intercepted to repay an overpayment, or

• child support deductions were made through your unemployment benefits.

2. I have not received my Form UC-1099G for 2012, what should I do?
   You may download Form UC-1099G from our internet page: www.ct.gov/dol. All Forms UC-1099G have been mailed.
    

3. Is Form UC-1099G a bill for unemployment received in 2012 and do I need to repay the amount listed?
   No, Form UC-1099G is not a bill and you do not need to repay any of the amounts disclosed in the form.
    

4. Why did I receive Form UC-1099G for 2012 when my company’s Holiday shutdown was in 2011 and my employer submitted our unemployment claim in 2011?
   Unemployment benefits are reported to the IRS via Form UC-1099G when it was paid to the claimant.  Therefore, if the shutdown was at the end of 2011 and benefits were paid in January 2012, those earnings would be reported in Form UC-1099G for 2012.
    

5. I see a figure reported in #3 “AMOUNT REPAID”of the Form UC-1099G, what does it mean?
   The figure reported in #3 “AMOUNT REPAID” is for payment(s) you made in 2012 for a past unemployment compensation overpayment.
    

6. I don’t agree with the amounts reported in Form UC-1099G.  What can I do?
   Please note that #3 “Total Unemployment Compensation Payments” includes all payments made to you in 2012 and any federal and state taxes withheld and any child support deductions.  For amounts that are related to a past overpayment, please contact the Benefit Payment Control Unit (BPCU) at (860) 263-6325.
    

7. Form UC-1099G for 2012 shows that either no taxes were taken out or too little taxes were taken out.  Is there anything that can be done to correct this issue?
   No, because payments have been made already.
    

8. Copy “A” was not included with Form UC-1099G, why?
   Copy “A” was sent electronically to the IRS thus excluded from the hardcopy.