The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has shared updates that may help ISBA members prepare for questions regarding 1099-G forms and IDES.

1099-G Tax Forms
IDES is in the process of finalizing the annual 1099-G form mailing to all individuals who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2020.

• 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.
• IDES has created and infographic and explanatory sheet that provides additional information.
• IDES has dedicated resources to handling 1099-G calls and investigating reports of fraud.

Reporting Identity Theft Fraud
Today, Illinois employers received information from IDES regarding a new identity theft reporting process in the employer MyTax system to assist employers with reporting employees who have been victims of identity theft to the agency. IDES has also enhanced resources for victims of identity theft on the agency’s website, including a reporting form for victims who have received a UI Finding letter in the mail, along with the fraud reporting hotline for those individuals who have not received a UI Finding letter, but unexpectedly received a debit card from KeyBank.