RayW7
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I agree with @SweetieJean and  although I too suggest you wait you would use form 1040 to file taxes.

 

Traditionally, unemployment benefits are taxed 10% at the federal level, as well as in some states. You can get ahead of your potential tax bill by opting to have 10% of benefits withheld from your unemployment checks. That said, it's voluntary and often overlooked when people file for unemployment benefits.

 

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Topic No. 418 Unemployment Compensation | Internal Revenue