IDES calls the questionnaire distribution the first step in requesting the waiver that would ultimately prevent any of those 40,000 people from paying for a mistake made at the state level.

"This was an exercise in frustration - plain and simple," said Michael Bissman. Unemployment claimants cannot file their taxes without the 1099-G form. The problem lies with IDES.

For those not opting for electronic notification, IDES will mail a paper form. People also can access and print their 1099-G forms online by going to ides.illinois.gov/1099G or calling (312) 338-4337.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you were overpaid on unemployment benefits from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), you may not have to pay that money back. There is new legislation that ...