Unemployment Tax Tips

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Do I Qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit While on Unemployment?
Receiving unemployment benefits doesn't mean you're automatically ineligible for the Earned Income Credit, but there are other requirements you'll also need to satisfy to claim the EIC. Read more…

What Is a 1099-G Tax Form?
The most common uses of the 1099-G is to report unemployment compensation, as well as any state or local income tax refunds you received that year. Read more…

Tax Tips for Job Hunters
Looking for a new job can feel like a job in itself. It takes a lot of time and energy, but there are certain tax implications you should be aware of as you conduct your search. Here are six tax tips to keep in mind while you’re looking for that new job. Read more…

Furlough vs. Layoff: What's the Difference for Your Taxes?
When a company chooses to reduce its workforce, it may approach that reduction in a few different ways. How a company makes these staffing changes could result in different implications for you and your taxes. Here's what you should know about the differences between a furlough and a layoff. Read more…

2009 Stimulus: Unemployment Benefits Get Big Boost
The 2009 stimulus bill extends the period of time that workers who have lost their jobs can collect unemployment benefits. Read more…