Does unemployment benifits count as interest?

[Bsch4477]

No, they are income. 

[VolvoGirl]

No.  Unemployment has its own spot. It is a 1099G not a 1099Int.

You can  type  unemployment   into the search box at the top of your return and hit find.  It should give you a Jump To link to take you right to it.

Or Enter a 1099G for unemployment under

Federal on left

Wages & Income at top

 Unemployment - Click the Start or Update Button