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Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2014-30Inside This
Issue
Five Key
Facts about Unemployment Benefits
If you lose your job, you may qualify for unemployment benefits. The payments
may serve as much needed relief. But did you know unemployment benefits are
taxable? Here are five key facts about unemployment compensation:
1. Unemployment is taxable. You
must include all unemployment compensation as income for the year.
You should receive a Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments by Jan.
31 of the following year. This form will show the amount paid to you and the
amount of any federal income tax withheld.
2. Paid under U.S. or state law.
There are various types of unemployment compensation. Unemployment includes
amounts paid under U.S. or state unemployment compensation laws. For more
information, see Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable
Income.
3. Union benefits may be
taxable. You must include benefits paid to you from regular union dues
in your income. Other rules may apply if you contributed to a special union fund
and those contributions are not deductible. In that case, you only include as
income any amount that you got that was more than the contributions you
made.
4. You may have tax withheld.
You can choose to have federal income tax withheld from your
unemployment. You can have this done using Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request. If you
choose not to have tax withheld, you may need to make estimated tax payments during the year.
5. Visit IRS.gov for help. If
you’re facing financial difficulties, you should visit the IRS.gov page: “What Ifs” for Struggling Taxpayers. This page
explains the tax effect of events such as job loss. For example, if your income
decreased, you may be eligible for certain tax credits, like the Earned Income
Tax Credit. If you owe federal taxes and can’t pay your bill, contact the IRS.
In many cases, the IRS can take steps to help ease your financial burden.
For more details visit IRS.gov and check Publication 525. You can view, download and print
Form W-4V at IRS.gov/forms anytime.If you found this Tax Tip helpful, please share it through your social media platforms. A great way to get tax information is to use IRS Social Media. You can also subscribe to IRS Tax Tips or any of our e-news subscriptions. Additional IRS References:
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