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posted Jun 4, 2019 7:12:09 PM

Do i get any money back ?even though I didn't get taxes taking off my unemployment benefits ?

Do i get any return back even if i claim unemployment and didn't have taxes taken off my unemployment?

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 7:12:12 PM

Not everyone gets a refund.

Unemployment benefit are taxable, but do not qualify for the EIC.

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 7:12:10 PM

No, but you may owe taxes if your income was greater then the standard deduction for your filing status plus your personal exemption.

Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 7:12:12 PM

Not everyone gets a refund.

Unemployment benefit are taxable, but do not qualify for the EIC.