Instructions 1099 G - 1099 General

General Instructions for certain information returns (Forms 1098, 1099, 3921, 3922, 5498 and W-2G)

This covers some new topics like truncated recipient social security numbers, and when you can use them.

Some 1099 G reminders cover:

• Backup withholding
• Electronic reporting requirements
• Penalties
• Who must file
• When and where to file Taxpayer ID numbers (TIN)
• Statements to recipients
• Correct and void returns...and more

Specific 1099 -G instructions that you should read:

Statements to recipients
Account number in you have multiple accounts for a recipient
sections on the 1099G Instructions page:

1. Enter payments of $10.00 or more for unemployment compensation etc.
2. State or Local income tax refunds, credits or offsets, etc.
3. Amount is for tax year... regarding offsets etc.
4. Federal income tax with held - concerns backup withholding
5. ATAA or ATRA payments - Enter payments of $600 or more
6. Taxable grants - Report taxable grants of $600.00 or more - read the details
7. Concerns USDA agricultural subsidy payments
8. Trade or business income - check the appropriate box
9. Market Gain - report market gain associated with repayment of a CCC load whether repaid with cash or CCC certificates
10. State ID number
11. State income tax withheld Enter the amount of state income tax withheld form the payment reported in box 1

You can avoid the paper problems and use