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Instructions for IRS Form 1099-G
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Instructions for IRS Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 1099-G , Certain Government Payments - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 1099-G is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 1099-G?
A: IRS Form 1099-G is a tax form used to report certain government payments you received.
Q: What type of government payments are reported on Form 1099-G?
A: Form 1099-G is used to report various types of payments, such as unemployment compensation, state or local tax refunds, or agricultural payments.
Q: Why do I need to report these government payments?
A: These payments may be taxable income and must be reported on your tax return.
Q: How do I get a copy of IRS Form 1099-G?
A: You should receive a copy of Form 1099-G from the government agency that made the payments to you.
Q: What do I do if I haven't received Form 1099-G?
A: Contact the government agency that made the payments to request a copy of Form 1099-G.
Q: What if the information on Form 1099-G is incorrect?
A: If the information on Form 1099-G is incorrect, you should contact the government agency to have it corrected.
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