The 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2024, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year will need the 1099-G tax form to complete their state and federal tax returns. Claimants who opted to receive their 1099-G tax form electronically have received an email notification with instructions to access the form from their IDES account.  Claimants who opted not to receive their 1099-G tax form electronically will receive a hard copy paper form via regular mail at the address on file with the Department. All claimants may also access their 1099-G tax form online by logging into their IDES account or calling Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337.  Please note that all IDES online accounts require ILogin verification. For more information about ILogin, please visit ides.illinois.gov/ilogin. Additional information about the 1099-G tax form is available at ides.illinois.gov/1099g or at the IRS website. Individuals who have questions about their 1099-G tax form can contact the Department at (800) 244-5631. Questions about tax filing should be placed to the IRS at (800) 829-1040 or at IRS.gov.