Xmasbaby0 is correct. Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable and you should get Form 1099-G. You'll either get it mailed to your mailing address or you can look it up online on your state's Department of Employment security website.
Important: If your 1099-G shows an amount in Box 1, go here for alternate instructions, as the steps below won't work.
Otherwise, if your 1099-G has amounts in Box 2, follow these instructions:
- With your return open in TurboTax, search for 1099–G (don't forget the dash!) and then select the Jump to link at the top of your search results.
- This will take you to Did you have any of these types of income? Answer Yes.
- On the following screen, check the first box State or local income tax refunds and continue.
- Answer Yes to Did you get a state or local tax refund?
You should end up on the Tell us about your refund screen.
"State or locality" drop-down menu
Total refund received in 2019
Total of all your payments and withholding
Tax year of refund
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