The notification to amend is being sent as some taxpayers may actually be entitled to credits that they weren't entitled to before as a result in the reduced amount of taxable unemployment income.
Unemployment claimed on returns already filed
Essentially, if your amended return results in no changes, you do not need to amend your federal return if the only difference is the taxable portion of the unemployment income. The IRS will automatically issue you a refund for the reduced amount of taxes due on this nontaxable unemployment income.
IRS refunds on unemployment benefits
However, there are some states that do request that you amend your state return for the changes. Please see the link below to determine if this applies to your return.
State updates to unemployment
If you determine you do need to amend your state return, please see the link below for guidance.
Steps to amend a state return
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