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wpizzle
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Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

Lets say I actually received 1k, I enter that amount finish everything. Now the amount shows 2k instead of the 1k I entered.
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JohnB5677
Expert Alumni

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

You should have received a 1099-G.

 

In TurboTax go to FEDERAL  Income & Expenses

Select Unemployment and paid family leave [REVIEW]

Answer any questions

On the Review your 1099-G info page confirm that the amount is correct

If not, select [REVIEW]

Review BOX 1 and be sure that it was posted correctly

 

If you had somehow entered it twice, you can remove it by clicking the trash can on the right.

If this does not resolve the issue please renew the post.

 

You'll report your income from unemployment insurance on your income tax return. That amount will be subject to federal income taxes and state income taxes for some states.  

However, there’s a difference: Unemployment benefits aren’t subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes (7.65% total). 

 

 

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Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

Mine is doubled too and i didnt put it twice 

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

reported by many on this forum.

So far, TurboTax does not seem to want to admit it.

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

I called them they said to call them so they can fix it... i trusted them thinking it was correct and filed... now i have to amend 

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

JamesG1
Expert Alumni

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

You may be finding unemployment income that you entered once, to be listed twice.

 

If so, delete one entry by the following:

  • Down the left side of the screen, click on Federal.
  • Across the top of the screen, click on Wages & Income.
  • Under Your income, scroll down to Unemployment.
  • Click on Edit/Add to the right of W-2.
  • At the next screen, click on the trashcan to the right of the duplicate unemployment.

See this TurboTax Help where you can sign up for email updates as this issue is addressed.

 

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jenn65
New Member

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

Did you get a CP05 form from the IRS because of this?

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

No idk what that is but i havnt received anything 

Why is the amount I received for unemployment doubled?

Since they haven't bothered to fix this problem after four years, I'd recommend switching to H&R block like I did. No problems with duplicate unemployment and I got a refund rather that owing money like turbotax said I did. Also cheaper and way less annoying. I won't be using turbotax again.

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