With the new bill that passed, do I have to amend my return to get the benefits? I have EIC and CTC, does it apply to me? I had unemployment. What do I need to do, help!

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The IRS has issued new guidance on how the exclusion of unemployment benefits will be handled.

For those taxpayers who already have filed and figured their tax based on the full amount of unemployment compensation, the IRS will determine the correct taxable amount of unemployment compensation and tax. Any resulting overpayment of tax will be either refunded or applied to other outstanding taxes owed.

There is no need for taxpayers to file an amended return unless the calculations make the taxpayer newly eligible for additional federal credits and deductions not already included on the original tax return.

Please read this IRS document for more information.