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Form 1099-G – Certain Government Payments (noted earlier, relevant to agricultural subsidies)
What is Form 1099-G and How Does it Affect My Taxes?
Form 1099-G, “Certain Government Payments,” is an IRS information return used by government entities (federal, state, or local) to report certain payments made to individuals during the tax year. These payments can include unemployment benefits, state and local tax refunds, and agricultural subsidies. You must report this income on your tax return.