1099-G Tax Forms
Each year, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) sends a Form1099-G to all individuals who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in previous year. The Department understands that employers often answer questions from current or former employees regarding various forms they receive from state and federal agencies. Therefore, IDES shared information regarding the 1099-G form, along with materials employers may find useful.
- IDES has established a 1099-G page on the Department’s website to provide answers to frequently asked questions, along with directional guidance should an individual feel they have received a 1099-G in error.
Employer Reported Identity Theft Fraud
IDES has a reporting form for employers to report instances of identity theft which resulted in fraudulent claims being filed under the names of one or more of their employees. Please refer to this guide to securely submitting an identity theft report at MyTax.Illinois.gov. Additional guidance to protect employees against identity theft fraud is available on IDES’s employer fraud webpage.
IDES requests that all employer ID theft fraud claims now be submitted using the MyTax form and not through any individual IDES email accounts or telephone calls.
Phishing Schemes
Fraudsters are renewing their attacks posing as IDES representatives attempting to steal personal information via email, text and social media messages. Please remain alert and vigilant to identify fraudulent communications. IDES will never contact individuals via text message.