Federal, state, and local governments file this form when they make payments for:1 1. Unemployment compensation 2. State or local income tax refunds, credits, or offsets 3. Reemployment trade adjustment assistance payments 4. Taxable grants 5. Agricultural payments If you received any of the forms of income listed above from the government, you'll ...

If you didn't receive payments from the government that could count as taxable income, you shouldn't receive a 1099-G. But most taxpayers who received such payments can expect to receive Form 1099-G in the mail. You may also be able to view and download the form online, depending on the state or agency. Forms are usually sent out by the end of Janu...

If you received unemployment benefits or other income that would be reported on a 1099-G but haven't received the form, contact the agency that made the payment. You may be able to access your form online, or the agency may provide other instructions. However, if you were unable to access the information by the April 15 tax deadline, you're still r...