LANSING — It’s tax season and workers who collected unemployment benefits last year can now access their year-end tax statement online to make sure they have the paperwork needed to file accurate tax returns.

You can view and download an electronic copy of your 1099-G “Certain Government Payments” statement for 2025 in your Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account. Paper copies of tax statements should be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service before the end of January.

It’s easy to view and download your 1099-G:

– 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 download a copy for your records.

The statement shows the total amount of unemployment benefits paid to you and how much was withheld for state and federal taxes. You may need a physical copy, a scanned copy, or at least the information found on the statement to file your state and federal taxes, depending on your individual tax returns.

Five things to keep in mind about your 1099-G

– If you received unemployment benefits in 2025 but did not receive a 1099-G, contact UIA using the Chat with an Agent feature in your MiWAM account, scheduling an appointment at Michgian.gov/UIA, or calling Customer Service at 1-866-500-0017.

– If you received a 1099-G but did not receive unemployment benefits in 2025, you could be a victim of identity theft. Fill out and submit a Statement of Identity Theft.

– If the total benefit amount listed is higher than what you received, it may be due to automatic deductions such as repaying an unemployment benefit overpayment or to fulfill court-ordered payments.

– If you believe your 1099-G is incorrect, request a revised statement by downloading a Request to Correct Form 1099-G and mailing it to: Unemployment Insurance Agency, 1099-G, P.O. Box 169, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0169.

Beware of fake solicitations online or on social media that require you to pay a fee to access your 1099-G. UIA will provide your statement to you free of charge.

UIA is generating more than 266,000 1099-G tax statements for 2025.

For more information, visit UIA’s Your 1099-G Tax Form webpage.