rjs
Level 15
Level 15

After you file

You don't have to do anything. If you are eligible for the unemployment exclusion the IRS will recalculate your tax return and send you the additional refund. It might be a couple of months before you get it. For more information see the following IRS announcements and FAQ.

 

IRS to recalculate taxes on unemployment benefits; refunds to start in May


IRS begins correcting tax returns for unemployment compensation income exclusion


IRS continues unemployment compensation adjustments, prepares another 1.5 million refunds


2020 Unemployment Compensation Exclusion FAQs