HelenC12
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

No, you can't hold the amount of unemployment money (benefits) that you received and hold it (not report it on your income tax return) for a year. You have to file an income tax return and report the amount received in that year to avoid non-filing penalties and interest. 

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