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A 1099-G form is a tax document issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to report certain types of government payments made to individuals during the tax year. The most common type of payment reported on a 1099-G is unemployment compensation. However, the form can also be issued for other types of government payments, such as state or local income tax refunds, credits, or offsets; taxable grants; and agricultural payments. If you receive a 1099-G form, you should review the information and report the appropriate amounts on your federal income tax return. Depending on your individual circumstances, the reported amounts could be taxable and affect your tax liability. Always keep the 1099-G with your tax records for reference in case of any discrepancies or if the IRS has questions about your tax return.