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posted May 31, 2019 9:46:52 PM

If you have received unemployment benefit do you have to file it on your tax return

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New Member
May 31, 2019 9:46:53 PM

Yes, you would need to report the Unemployment benefits since it is considered taxable income. You should receive a Form 1099-G in the mail if you haven't already.

Here's an FAQ on how to report the 1099-G once received:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4768357

If you received unemployment compensation from a union, private voluntary fund, or as a state employee, you might not get a 1099-G. Here's and FAQ on how you enter the unemployment:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5373838