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Why did I receive two 1099-Gs from Employment Security Department?

If you received benefits from more than one program, like from Paid Leave and from Unemployment Insurance, you may have gotten more than one 1099-G. You can tell which form is for which program by looking at the Payer Information section of the form which will list either Paid Family and Medical Leave or Unemployment Insurance. For questions about your Unemployment Insurance 1099-G, visit esd.wa.gov/unemployment/1099-G-information.

What information does Paid Leave send to the IRS?

We are required to submit details to the IRS in their standard template for 1099-G information which includes your name, SSN or ITIN, address, and the dollar amount of the family leave benefits we paid to you.

What does the information on the 1099-G form mean?

The 1099-Gs issued by Paid Leave show:

  • Our agency contact information (below) and Tax Identification Number (85-4113810) in the “Payer” box.
    • State of Washington Employment Security Department
      Paid Family and Medical Leave
      PO BOX 9046
      Olympia, WA 98507-9046
  • Customer name, SSN or ITIN and address in the “Payee” box.
  • Paid Leave Customer ID in the “Account Number” field.
  • The amount of family leave benefits you received in 2024 in “Box 1.”

Please note: The 1099-G will only include payments you received in 2024. If you file a claim in 2024 that is paid in 2025, that amount will not be included.

Where will you send my 1099-G?

We mail the form to the address we have on file for you in January. Please note that the U.S. Postal Service will forward your 1099-G if they have a change of address on file for you.

Please make sure your contact information is up to date. You can update your contact information and preferences by logging in to your benefit account and selecting Update Contact Preferences in the “Take Action” section of your homepage.

To request a new copy of your 1099-G for family leave, log in to your account and send us a secure message. Please make sure your contact information is current.

  • Select Message Center.
  • Select New Message and use subject line “Duplicate copy of 1099-G” and topic “other”
  • Send.

As a reminder, we do not send 1099-Gs for medical leave. 1099-Gs are mailed and not available for download.

 

Will everyone who received Paid Leave benefits get a 1099-G?

No. We only issued 1099-G forms to customers who received family leave benefits. Family leave includes leave to bond with a new child born or placed in your home and leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition.

If you received both family and medical leave, your 1099-G will only include the family leave portion.

How do I request a copy of my 1099-G?

To request a duplicate copy of your 1099-G for family leave, log in to your account and send us a secure message. Please make sure your contact information is current.

  1. Log in to your Paid Leave benefit account
  2. Confirm your contact information is current:
    In the Take Action box on your homepage, select Update Contact Information. Make any changes and save.
  3. Send a secure message:
    Select Message Center.
    Select New Message and use subject line “Duplicate copy of 1099-G” and topic “other”
    Send.

As a reminder, we do not send 1099-Gs for medical leave. 1099-Gs are mailed and not available for download.