How to amend 2022 tax return turbotax for unemployment

Request a Corrected 1099-G

If your 1099-G has an incorrect amount in "total payment" or "tax withheld," you can request a revised form.

To request a corrected form: Complete Form UIA 1920, Request to Correct Form 1099-G, and submit it to UIA. Mail completed forms to: Unemployment Insurance Agency, 1099-G, P.O. Box 169, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0169.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1099-G

Q - My tax preparer/program requires the state ID for box 10b. What number should I use?

A - All state withholding taxes were paid to the state of Michigan. If required, enter "MI' in box 10a, and 38-6000134 in box 10b.

Q - Why is my overpayment, which I repaid, not reported on my Form 1099-G?

A - Please refer to the back of your 1099-G RE: Restitution, Penalties and Interest - Monies repaid to the UIA during tax year 2021 are not deducted from the amount shown in Box 1. Refer to your federal 1040 instruction booklet for further information.

Q - If I repaid an overpayment during the tax year, will I have to repay the taxes that were withheld?

A - Yes, UIA paid taxes on your behalf to the federal and state taxing authority at the time your benefit payment was created or issued. Because it was determined that you were not entitled to the payment, the tax withholding paid on your behalf is also considered to have been overpaid. As a result, you must also repay UIA for the federal and state taxes paid on your behalf.   

Q - Are PUA amounts included in the 1099-G?

A - Yes. Your 1099-G will include a combined total of benefits paid on any program a claimant was on including UI, PEUC, EB, PUA, TRA or DUA. This will also include additional amounts such as Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) and Lost Wages Assistance (LWA).

Q - How can I get a duplicate 1099-G?

A - You can download a duplicate 1099-G from your MiWAM account. In your MiWAM account under "I Want To" click on the 1099-G link, or call UIA customer service at 866-500-0017.

Q - I paid back part or all of the amount reported on my 1099-G, Box 2. How do I get a corrected form?

A - Please refer to the back of your 1099-G RE: Restitution, Penalties and Interest - Monies repaid to the UIA during tax year 2021 are not deducted from the amount shown in Box 1. Refer to your federal 1040 instruction booklet for further information. IRS Pub 17, Tax Guide 2020 (page 70 - Unemployment Benefits) provides instructions to filers on how to report the repayment of unemployment compensation.

1099-G Info for Identity Theft Victims

Q - I did not file for or collect unemployment benefits. Why did I receive a Form 1099-G from UIA?

A - If you have received a Form 1099-G and you have not filed for or collected unemployment benefits in 2021, you may be a victim of identity theft. 

Q - What should I do if I am a victim of identity theft, and received a 1099-G notice?

A - Report it to the UIA at michigan.gov/uia. Click on "Report Identity Theft" and include as much detail as possible. Also, submit a completed version of Form UIA 6349, Statement of Identity Theft, with your report.

  • UIA will investigate your report regarding identity theft.  Once identity theft is confirmed, UIA will issue a corrected 1099-G to you and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • Please be patient. The rampant imposter fraud and identity theft across the country requires that UIA individually review each claim of suspected fraud.  If you have already provided information to the UIA, there is no need to resubmit information unless asked by UIA.

Taxes on Unemployment Benefits

All benefits are considered gross income for federal income tax purposes. This includes benefits paid under the federal CARES Act, Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), state Extended Benefits (EB), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), and Lost Wages Assistance (LWA). DES reports these benefits to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the calendar year in which the benefits were paid.

You may choose to have federal income tax withheld from your unemployment benefit payments at the rate of 10% of your gross weekly benefit rate (before deductions for earnings, benefit reduction, child support, etc.), plus the allowance for dependents (if any). 

The amount deducted for state income tax will be 10% of the amount deducted for federal taxes, which is currently calculated as 1% of the gross weekly benefit amount. Please Note: State income tax cannot be withheld from the $300 additional weekly benefit in Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) and the $600 additional weekly FPUC benefit for regular UI claims. Claimants who received FPUC and/or LWA in regular UI will be responsible for paying any tax due on those amounts when filing state income taxes for calendar year 2021.  

After selecting your tax withholding on the initial Unemployment Insurance (UI) application, you can change your withholding preferences by completing the Voluntary Election for Federal/State Income Tax Withholding form (UB-433). After completing the form, submit it to DES by mail or fax.

To submit by mail: Department of Economic Security, Unemployment Insurance Administration, P. O. Box 29225, Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9225

To submit by fax: Phoenix (602) 612-8705 or (888) 305-1348 or Tucson (520) 770-3357 or (520) 770-3358

If you are receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), you can view your current withholding selections and change your withholding preferences by logging into the PUA portal and selecting “Federal Tax Deduction” from the “Unemployment Services” section of your dashboard. After making your tax withholding selection, click “save” to have your preference updated. For more information, please refer to the PUA user guide located on the homepage of PUA portal.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits Tax Form 1099-G

DES has mailed 1099-G tax forms to claimants who received unemployment benefits in 2021. The address shown below may be used to request forms for prior tax years. Please be sure to include your Social Security Number and remember to indicate which tax year you need in your request.

Department of Economic Security
Special Programs Unit
P.O. Box 6123 - Mail Drop 589C
Phoenix, Arizona 85005

Note for reference purposes, the State and Federal ID numbers are as follows:

State ID # 07-506284E
Federal ID #86-0369595

Do I need to amend for unemployment TurboTax?

The Unemployment Compensation Exclusion (UCE) and your 2020 Tax Return: If you file on or after March 16, 2021, you don't have to do anything; you do NOT have to file a tax amendment. If you filed on or before March 15, 2021, follow the instructions below. Important updates on the Unemployment Compensation Exclusion.

Is TurboTax updated for unemployment tax break?

TurboTax and H&R Block updated their online software to account for a new tax break on unemployment benefits received in 2020. The American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill signed this month by President Joe Biden, waived federal tax on up to $10,200 of jobless benefits per person.

When can I file an amended tax return 2022 TurboTax?

You typically must file an amended return within three years from the original filing deadline, or within two years of paying the tax due for that year, if that date is later.

Can I still file an amended tax return for 2022?

Form 1040-X, 1040X Tax Amendment. Tax Year 2022 income tax returns are due on April 18, 2023, however they can be efiled (with an IRS accepted extension) until October 16, 2023 here on eFile.com.