how do i claim taxes from unemployment for the past few yrs? need a number

Question

i always for get if i had to take unemployment for the time my job shuts down and i always file my taxes before unemployment sends me my w2 how do i get my w2's for how ever many years i can go back. please let me know if there a number or if i can go to the office and get them. thank you

Answer 1

If you've have availed UI compensation in NJ, you must be asking for a 1099-G instead of W2.

W2's are issued by your employer.Please log onto www.njuifile.net to register and download a copy or you can also write to them on the address below.

Division of Unemployment Insurance, Tax Information Office, P.O. Box 058, Trenton, NJ  08625-0058.