You should receive a 2025 Form 1099-G by Jan. 31, reporting the amount of the unemployment insurance payments you received during 2025.

Under normal circumstances, income from unemployment insurance is treated as income from a paycheck and subject to federal tax and state taxes where it applies. Unemployment income is also typically ...

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Q: I recently signed a severance agreement that included six weeks of pay. Do I have to wait until the end of my severance period before I can start collecting unemployment compensation? Can I file ...

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