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March 15, 2021
Question

The new stimulus bill says that the first 10,500 of unemployment benefits are not taxable. But, when I entered mine, my refund went down. What happened?

  • March 15, 2021
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Alumni - Champ
March 15, 2021

It's $10,200, but TT has not yet finished programming and testing this. The IRS then approve it, so stay tuned.

Level 9
March 15, 2021

The American Rescue Plan enacted on March 11, 2021, excludes from income up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation paid in 2020 if your modified AGI is $150,000 or less for married filing joint.  

 

The IRS will issue guidelines regarding the exclusion of unemployment soon. Click here for latest information.