To sign up for direct deposit into your checking or savings account, go to UI4U.mt.gov. If you are receiving benefits through direct deposit, it is still your responsibility to keep your address current by updating at UI4U.mt.gov or by calling the Claims Processing Center. To end Direct Deposit and receive payment by check, you mist go to UI4U.mt.gov and select "Update Bank Account Information".
INCOME TAX INFORMATION |
Unemployment insurance benefits must be reported on your federal income tax returns. You must notify us if you want to have 10% withheld for federal tax purposes. This option is available on UI4U.mt.gov or in the documents sent to you. In January, you will be mailed Form 1099-G which reports benefits paid to you the previous calendar year. The same information will be provided to the IRS.
NOTE: To receive your Form 1099-G, keep your address current at UI4U.mt.gov or by calling the Claims Processing Center.
At UI4U.mt.gov you can view and print your Form 1099-G showing unemployment insurance benefits you received and the taxes withheld for the prior calendar year. The Form 1099-G does not need to be included with your income tax returns.
Questions about the taxation of unemployment insurance benefits, making estimated tax payments, or other tax matters should be directed to the IRS.
APPEAL RIGHTS |
You have the right to appeal any decision that affects your eligibility for benefits. You have 10 days from the date of the decision to appeal the decision and must provide good cause to extend the time limit if your request is filed late. You may make your request online, by mail, fax or phone. The appeal levels are:
- If you disagree with the first decision on an issue, you can request redetermination online at UI4U.mt.gov, or by phone, fax, or mail. You will be asked to provide a reason or additional facts for your protest. This may be shared with your employer, and the second decision will be mailed to both parties. Your employer has the right to request redetermination also.
- If you disagree with the redetermination you can request a telephone hearing within the 10-day timeline as described above. The Hearings Bureau will notify you of the hearing process and date. For any questions about a hearing, call the Hearings Bureau at (406) 444-4662, or fax them at (406) 444-2689. After the telephone hearing, a decision will be mailed to all involved parties.
- If you disagree with the Appeals Hearing decision, you have the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Labor Appeals (BOLA) by contacting BOLA, PO Box 1728, Helena MT 59624; phone (406) 444-3311; or by fax (406) 444-9038 or by calling the Claims Processing Center at (406) 444-2545. The Board is an independent review panel appointed by the Governor. They will hold a hearing and consider appropriate records to ensure the decision was made in compliance with Montana law and rule. If you disagree with the BOLA decision, you have the right to appeal to District Court. If you disagree with the District Court decision, a final appeal can be made to the Supreme Court.
