I lost my job; what do I need for filing the free health care and/or couple assistance payments I received during that time?

[MemphisDad]

I lost my job earlier this year. Before I started doing Uber, I got on my state's free health care plan (TN) and received a couple of unemployment assistance payments.

I've never dealt with this, so what do I need to do in regards to these when it comes tax-time?

Thanks!

[ConyEA2021 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

If you received free health care from your State (TN) you will be given a form 1095-B which is no longer required for you to file with your taxes as a result of the Affordable Care Act being repealed. In regard to the unemployment payments, you received; you will be given a form 1099-G from your state for these payments which you will file as income received on your tax return. Please also bear in mind that Unemployment payments may be taxable income on the Federal return. 

You may visit this link for more information: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/employees/unemployment-compensation