I got unemployment in 2020

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Unemployment benefits are taxable income on your federal income tax return. Some states also tax unemployment. You will get a Form 1099-G showing the benefits that you received in 2020 and other information related to the benefits. The state has until February 1 to send the 1099-G to you. Many states do not mail out the Form 1099-G. You have to access it on the state's unemployment web site. Enter the 1099-G in TurboTax, and TurboTax will put the information in the proper place on your tax return.

Here are a couple of FAQs for more information.

How does receiving unemployment affect my taxes?

Where do I report a 1099-G for unemployment or paid family leave?