Copies of previous yrs statements

[taxguy057]

I have a client who has last two year tax returns that need to be filed (2007&2008). He had unemployment compensation for each year, but the state unemployment commission could not provide copies of the previous year's compensation and said he would have to petition the irs for those copies. My question is what form or process do I need to follow to get copies. I stay in NC if that has any affect on how this is filed.

Thanks for any help on this matter.

TG

[JohnH]

Check out:

http://www.ncesc1.com/individual/faqs/siteMap.asp

If you'll look about halfway down this page, you'll see several choices under "Individual Services", which include "Form 1099" and "View Your Benefit Payment History". Your client will have to set up a password and jump through a hoop or two to get access, but it's probably the fastest way to get info on one or perhaps both years.

[taxguy057]

Check out:

http://www.ncesc1.com/individual/faqs/siteMap.asp

If you'll look about halfway down this page, you'll see several choices under "Individual Services", which include "Form 1099" and "View Your Benefit Payment History". Your client will have to set up a password and jump through a hoop or two to get access, but it's probably the fastest way to get info on one or perhaps both years.

thx!

[Lion EA]

e-Services can give you his info immediately. The feds do not retain state withholding; however, so if your client had NC withholding on his unemployment benefits, you will not be able to find that through e-services, just the gross benefits and Federal withholding on those Forms 1099-G.

[jainen]

>>the state unemployment commission could not provide copies <<

Be thankful for tax cuts! No doubt that office had their staff slashed, and there are boxes of stuff that haven't been scanned, so they just aren't even going to try to find time for someone who doesn't keep track of his own records.