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| Issue Number: IRS Tax Tip 2017-25 Inside This Issue
Five Tax Tips on Unemployment Benefits Taxpayers who received unemployment benefits need to remember that it may be taxable. Here are five key facts about unemployment: - Unemployment is Taxable. Include all unemployment compensation as income for the year. Taxpayers should receive a Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments, by Jan. 31. This form shows the amount received and the amount of any federal income tax withheld.
- There are Different Types. Unemployment compensation includes amounts paid under federal law or state law as well as railroad, trade readjustment and airline deregulation laws. Even some forms of disability payments can count. For more information, see IRS Publication 525.
- Union Benefits May be Taxable. Benefits received from regular union dues as income might be taxable. Other rules may apply if a taxpayer contributed to a special union fund and those contributions to the fund are not deductible. In this case, report only income exceeding the amount of contributions made.
- Tax May be Withheld. Those who receive unemployment can choose to have federal income tax withheld by using Form W-4V, Voluntary Withholding Request. Those choosing not to have tax withheld may need to make estimated tax payments during the year.
- Visit IRS.gov for Help. Taxpayers facing financial difficulties should visit the IRS.gov page: "What Ifs" for Struggling Taxpayers. This page explains the tax effect of various life events such as job loss. For those who owe federal taxes and can't pay, the Payments tab on IRS.gov provides some options. In many cases, the IRS can take steps to help ease financial burden.
Beginning in 2017, taxpayers using a software product for the first time may need their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) amount from their prior-year tax return to verify their identity. Taxpayers can learn more about how to verify their identity and electronically sign tax returns at Validating Your Electronically Filed Tax Return. Additional IRS References: IRS YouTube Videos: Share this tip on social media -- Five Tax Tips on Unemployment Benefits. https://go.usa.gov/xXx33#IRS Back to Top
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