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If I drew unemployment in 2020 but my husband did not and we file jointly, do we get the tax break of $10,200?

If I drew unemployment in 2020 but my husband did not, do we get the tax break of $10,200 or $20,400?
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If I drew unemployment in 2020 but my husband did not and we file jointly, do we get the tax break of $10,200?

The unemployment compensation exclusion of up to $10,200 is per person.  So the exclusion would only be up to $10,200 on your joint tax return since your spouse did not receive unemployment compensation. 

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