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Returning Member

Deductions & credits

Hi Dave,

I have a follow-up question.  I saw today that there is no need to file an amended return and the IRS will take care of the unemployment tax waiver automatically for those earning $150,000 or less. My wife and I file our taxes jointly. Neither one of us make $150,000 individually, but combined we do.  Does the $150,000 ceiling apply to the individual earnings or joint earnings.  I had $6,000 dollars in unemployment benefits in 2020 and am wondering if i qualify.  My wife is a front line worker and did not claim any unemployment benefit.   Thanks for the taking the time to answer my question.