velarkm
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Should I file for an extension if my NJ Unemployment Benefits have been stuck on hold? I received $9k but am owed much more than that, waiting for claims specialist

I was unemployed all of 2020. I was eligible and approved for UEB extensions through the work program to go to school. Corona hit and UEB was flooded with people filing.

I was paid $9k in UEB, with about $4k more owed to me before my account supposedly had the "anniversary glitch" and froze, saying my claims are unpayable. I am awaiting a NJ claims specialist for over 8 months now and multiple escalations to fix it. According to the first tier operator, I am eligible and owed for the many extensions and CAREs act payments, so I am expecting to receive much more UEB payments whenever they get around to fixing my account.

I have $9k filed with $910 tax withheld currently. Should I request an extension and hope they fix this before October, or should I file now and amend later?