Did the Stimulus Bill Change How Unemployment Is Taxed? Yes. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 changed the tax code so that the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits you received in 2020 is free of federal taxes. That means that only the money you received over $10,200 counts towardRead More →
You must reapply for a new claim if you earned enough wages in the last 18 months and are still unemployed or working part time. We will notify you when your new claim is processed. This usually takes two to three weeks. Do I have to file a new unemploymentRead More →
Colorado 2021 SUI tax rates increased to a range from0. 71% to 9.64%, up from0. 58% to 7.4%for 2020. The 2021rates continue to consist solely of the base tax rates found in Colorado unemployment law (under the column heading “Reserve Ratio . What is the Colorado unemployment tax rate forRead More →
The Continuing Assistance Act reestablished the FPUC program, and provides for an additional $300 weekly benefit to unemployment claimants for 11 weeks beginning December 26, 2020 and ending March 13, 2021. How long does it take for unemployment benefits to be deposited? After filing your weekly claim(s) for benefits andRead More →
Are you thinking about working for the 2020 Census? Federal law (13 U.S. Code § 23) permits the Census Bureau to hire federal employees upon approval of agency directors, but only for temporary, short-term work on the 2020 Census. … Do census enumerators get benefits? Our employees take advantage ofRead More →
Today, Illinois received approval for an extra $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits. … Under the new federal program, certain Illinois residents who are unemployed due to COVID-19 may be eligible to receive an additional $300 per week to their weekly benefit amount (WBA). Is Ides still giving extra money?Read More →
Unemployment benefits are found by matching your wages during your highest-earning quarter to preset values in a table provided by the Employment Development Division. In this case, based on $8,000 earned during our highest-earning quarter, our worker would claim $308 in benefits. How can I get the most money fromRead More →
Are work-study earnings taxable income? Yes. Earnings from a work-study position are subject to state and federal payroll taxes. Do I have to report work-study income on my taxes? If you are required to file taxes, you must claim the earnings from any work study job(s) you had in theRead More →
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides an additional $300 weekly payment for any claimant who is eligible for at least $1 of an underlying unemployment compensation program. Who is eligible for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation PEUC? To qualify for PUA benefits, you must not be eligible for regular unemploymentRead More →
To determine if you are eligible for unemployment benefits we examine: 1. Whether you worked enough hours in your base year: You must have worked at least 680 hours in your base year. Who qualifies for pandemic unemployment in California? You must be able to provide documentation to prove yourRead More →