Is the WA Paid Medical Leave Benefit taxable? WA ESD sent an email saying Paid Family and Medical Leave will not be sending me a 1099-G for your medical leave benefits.

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March 7, 2025
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Took FMLA in 2024 due to my own medical condition, got paid by WA ESD (Employment Security Department) under Paid Family and Medical Leave benefit. No 1099G so far, so are these income taxable? If yes, how should I include in my filing without 1099-G? Thanks a lot

Best answer by JotikaT2

@JotikaT2 @AmyC

Have to follow up with this as I am finalizing my tax filing this week.

Just one more question, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, an employer pays 26.78% and the employee pays 73.22%, so only 26.78% (employer's contribution %) of the PFML benefit I have received as of 12/31/2024 should be taxable as my income, is that correct?

Thanks again.

That would be correct.

JotikaT2

Yes, this income is taxable. Please see what is paid family leave for steps to enter this information into TurboTax.

As far as your 1099-G, you should contact Washington using the information at the bottom of this link to request your tax form as it is needed to complete your tax return accurately.

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