What is a Form 1099-G


Question

What is a Form 1099-G?

Answer

A Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments is an income statement issued by a government agency.

You may receive a Form 1099-G if you had:

  • Unemployment compensation
  • State or local tax refunds, credits, or offsets, including Montana tax rebates
  • Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) payments
  • Taxable grants
  • Agricultural Payments

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Montana Tax Refunds Reported on a Form 1099-G

If you received a Montana tax refund it may be taxable on your federal tax return. We no longer mail Forms 1099-G that report Montana tax refunds. You can download your Form 1099-G from the Department of Revenue using Get1099.mt.gov. If you need assistance accessing your Form 1099-G online contact us at 406-444-6900. 

Montana Unemployment Benefits Reported on a Form 1099-G

If you received unemployment benefits in Montana, you can access your Form 1099-G by logging into your UI account at MontanaWorks.gov.