The Maryland RELIEF Act waives local and state income taxes on UI benefits for the 2020 and 2021 tax years. TurboTax for Maryland state taxes is charging tax . . . what to do to fix this?
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The Act exempts from the state income tax the UI benefits received by an individual earning less than $75,000, and couples filing jointly or individual heads of households earning less than $100,000.
Yes, that's the problem. TurboTax is charging Md tax and my son, filing as an individual, made less than $75,000. How do I fix that on the return? Why doesn't TurboTax know about the Act?
TurboTax does not automatically apply the exemption, because it only applies to unemployment received from Maryland and some of its neighboring states. If your unemployment is from Maryland, WV, VA, PA, or DC you can exempt it once you begin your Maryland return. TurboTax asks on the Maryland Benefits from Unemployment Compensation screen to enter your Maryland-Source Net Unemployment Compensation. If you enter the entire amount and you meet the eligibility requirements, it will be subtracted from your Maryland income.
If you missed that screen, you can re-enter your Maryland return by selecting Continue next to Maryland in the Status of your state returns screen. It will pop up after confirming your residency status and health care. If it does not come up, on the Here's the income that Maryland handles differently screen, scroll down to Miscellaneous. Unemployment Compensation is the first selection.
If you received unemployment from a different state than the ones listed above, it is not eligible for the Maryland exclusion.
AH, thank you! His unemployment is from California! That wasn't clear online, I appreciate your time.
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