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fbanton01
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If you have received unemployment benefit do you have to file it on your tax return

 
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ddaven12
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If you have received unemployment benefit do you have to file it on your tax return

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

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