What is a Form 1099-G?

A Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments is an income statement issued by a government agency.

You may receive a Form 1099-G if you had:

  • Unemployment compensation
  • State or local tax refunds, credits, or offsets, including Montana tax rebates
  • Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) payments
  • Taxable grants
  • Agricultural Payments

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Montana Tax Refunds Reported on a Form 1099-G

If you received a Montana tax refund it may be taxable on your federal tax return. We no longer mail Forms 1099-G that report Montana tax refunds. You can download your Form 1099-G from the Department of Revenue using Get1099.mt.gov. If you need assistance accessing your Form 1099-G online contact us at 406-444-6900. 

Montana Unemployment Benefits Reported on a Form 1099-G

If you received unemployment benefits in Montana, you can access your Form 1099-G by logging into your UI account at MontanaWorks.gov.

Why did I get a Form 1099-G from the Department of Revenue?

We have to report certain payments we've made to you to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because these payments may be taxable.

If you itemized your deductions on your federal tax return, we report any refund (including the Montana tax rebates) or overpayment credit on Form 1099-G. 

We report any interest paid or credit to your on Form 1099-INT.