Unemployment claim submitted Dec. 30 for 4 days I was out of work during Christmas. Claim processed after Jan. 1. Money paid out after Jan. 1. Claim for 2017 or 2018?

[Rachel_W · Accepted solution]

If the check for the Unemployment Compensation was dated January 2018, then you won't be taxed on the income until 2018.  

Accordingly, you should receive a 2018 Form 1099-G for the Unemployment Compensation you received which will be reported on next year's tax return.