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Income Tax Information for Individuals who Collected Unemployment

You are required to report the amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid to you during a calendar year when you file your Federal and State Income Tax forms.

The Maine Department of Labor will mail you Form 1099G in January for unemployment paid to you during the prior year.

ATAA Payments. Payments of less than $600 under the Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance for Older Workers Demonstration Project are not issued a 1099G.

The 1099G will be mailed to the last known address on your unemployment claim records. If you need to report an address change or you do not receive your form 1099G by early February, please contact us by calling 1-800-593-7660.

The Department of Labor cannot answer questions about your actual tax liability for unemployment benefits. For tax information see the instructions in your Federal Income Tax Booklet and or call the Internal Revenue Service at 1-800-829-1040 or the Maine Revenue Services Income Tax Call Center at 207-626-8475 for assistance.