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Does turbotax now take into account the recent legislation that eliminates the taxes on unemployment benefits, or is it still being updated to the software?

 
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Does turbotax now take into account the recent legislation that eliminates the taxes on unemployment benefits, or is it still being updated to the software?

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-will-the-stimulus-package-impact-me/01/1393859...

 

You are among millions who have now been affected by a mid-tax season change in the tax law.  Patience will be necessary.

TurboTax will update the software for the unemployment but there is no timeline yet.

  If you have not e-filed yet—-wait.   And if you already e-filed and want to amend for this—WAIT.

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/how-do-i-get-the-new-unemployment-benefits-if-i-ve...

 

 

Please read this very recent news from the IRS:

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-statement-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
PattiF
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Does turbotax now take into account the recent legislation that eliminates the taxes on unemployment benefits, or is it still being updated to the software?

It is still being updated on the software.

 

Here is  information if you have not filed your taxes:

 

If you have not yet filed your taxes:

 

As part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan, the first $10,200 worth of unemployment payments are now tax-free for households with annual incomes less than $150,000. This expanded tax relief begins this year, starting for taxpayers filing returns after January 1, 2020.  Once the IRS provides additional guidance, TurboTax will be updated to reflect these new tax laws relating to unemployment. 

 

If you haven’t filed your 2020 taxes yet and would like to receive progress status updates, please sign up here

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