UIA reminder: Download 1099-G statement of unemployment benefits for income tax filing

As tax season draws to a close, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) reminds workers who received unemployment benefits in 2025 to make sure they have the proper information needed to file accurate forms.

Anyone who received benefits last year must include the information found on their 1099-G tax statement to complete their state and federal income taxes, depending on how they file their taxes.

Workers can find a copy of their 1099-G in their Michigan Web Account Manager (MIWAM) account. UIA mailed paper versions earlier this year to those who requested a printed copy.

Four easy steps to download your 1099-G from MIWAM

• Log into MiWAM.
• Click on the "I Want To" heading.
• Click on the "1099-G" link.
• Click on the 1099-G letter for the 2025 tax year and save a copy for your records.

Workers missing their 1099-G or who cannot get into their MiWAM account to download a copy, should call Customer Service at 1-866-500-0017.

If you believe the information on the 1099-G is incorrect, request a revised statement by downloading a Request to Correct Form 1099-G from Michigan.gov/UIA. Mail the request to Unemployment Insurance Agency – 1099-G, P.O. Box 169, Grand Rapids, MI, 49501-0169, or fax it to 1-517-636-0427.

The 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, statement shows the total amount of benefits paid to a claimant in 2025 and how much was withheld for state and federal taxes. You can also choose not to have UIA withhold taxes from benefits paid.

The total benefit amount listed on the 1099-G may be higher than what was actually received due to automatic deductions. For example, there may be a discrepancy if you had to repay an overpayment or fulfill court-ordered payments.

Unemployment benefits are taxed in the year the money was paid out, which might not be in the same year you were unemployed. If you received a 1099 statement, first determine if you received benefits in 2025 – even if they were from a previous claim that may not have been filed last year.

If you received a 1099 and you have not recently received payments or did not file a claim, you may be a victim of identity theft. If you receive any mail, correspondence, messages or notifications about taxes or benefits payments that seem suspicious, contact UIA as soon as possible and submit a Statement of Identity Theft.

More information can be found at the 1099-G tax statements page on the UIA website.

Solutions for Michigan workers, employers

UIA provides a variety of resources for those looking to file for unemployment or who may already be receiving benefits:

• UIA Claimant Roadmap. An easy-to-follow six-step guide to applying for and understanding benefits. Find it at Michigan.gov/UIAClaimantRoadmap.
• New chatbot at Michigan.gov/UIA. Powered by artificial intelligence, it provides quick and accurate answers to general unemployment questions. Access the chatbot using either a desktop or mobile device.
• Online Coaching Sessions. Led by UIA staff on topics such as filing a first-time claim, understanding a Monetary Determination letter, and the protest and appeals process. The First-time Filer Coaching Session is also available in Spanish.
• Guidance for federal employees. A comprehensive list of resources for federal employees who have been terminated at Michigan.gov/FederalWorkerHelp.
• The Advocacy Program. Free legal help for workers and employers who have filed appeals of UIA redeterminations.
• New, modern user platform. MiUI will be easy to use, speed claims processing, and build on the agency’s aggressive anti-fraud tactics. It will replace the decade-old MiWAM computer system used by workers to apply for benefits and employers to pay unemployment insurance taxes.
• UIA Dashboards. Interactive displays provide a deep dive into underlying data and trends in unemployment insurance in Michigan as well as core metrics that measure UIA’s success.
• UIA Modernization Workgroup. A coalition of thought leaders from the labor, business, and jobless advocate communities that provides insight into how the agency can better serve Michigan’s workers and employers.
• Employer Help Center. This plain language guide answers employers’ questions about unemployment tax, claim issues, and UIA programs. The Help Center can be found at Michigan.gov/UIAEmployerHelpCenter.

Need help with a claim or have questions?

Ask online: UIA’s chatbot at Michigan.gov/UIA can answer many questions.

Search online: FAQs, videos, toolkits, and other resources at Michigan.gov/UIA.

Chat with us: Available through MiWAM Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Meet with us: Schedule an in-person, phone, or virtual meeting at Michigan.gov/UIA.

Talk with us: 1-866-500-0017, Monday through Friday. For TTY service, call 1-866-366-0004.