I received backdated unemployment benefits in 2021. I was paid in 2021 but my claim dates back to Nov 2020. Do I claim the unemployment income now or next year?

Anonymous · ‎February 21, 2021

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 21, 2021

Did the state issue a 1099G to you for 2020? it would seem very unlikely that they would do that---but make sure. You should more likely get a 1099G that will go on your 2021 tax return.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/entering-importing/help/how-do-i-report-unemployment-if-i-didn-t-g...

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Anonymous · ‎February 21, 2021

I haven't received a 1099-G yet, also not available online. I assumed this was an error at first. Now I'm thinking that it will happen next year. However, I haven't been able to find anyone that can actually confirm this for me.

Anonymous · ‎February 21, 2021

Thank you for the article link!

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I received backdated unemployment benefits in 2021. I was paid in 2021 but my claim dates back to Nov 2020. Do I claim the unemployment income now or next year?