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posted Jun 6, 2019 6:17:03 AM

Wondering why when I put in my unemployment information my refund went from 4800 to 1500.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:17:04 AM

If you received unemployment benefits this year, you can expect to receive a Form 1099-G “Certain Government Payments” that lists the total amount of compensation you received. The IRS considers unemployment compensation to be taxable income—which you must report on your federal tax return.

When you add in the unemployment, it raises your taxable income which lowers your refund.


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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 6:17:04 AM

If you received unemployment benefits this year, you can expect to receive a Form 1099-G “Certain Government Payments” that lists the total amount of compensation you received. The IRS considers unemployment compensation to be taxable income—which you must report on your federal tax return.

When you add in the unemployment, it raises your taxable income which lowers your refund.