Unemployment Assistance
File a claim, understand eligibility, and calculate benefits.
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How It Works
- Job Loss: Must have lost job through no fault of your own.
- Base Period: Benefits based on earnings in specific 12-month period.
- Weekly Claims: File every week certifying you're looking for work.
Documents Needed
- ✓ Social Security Number
- ✓ Driver's License / State ID
- ✓ Employment history (last 18 months)
- ✓ Bank account info for direct deposit
Taxable Income
Unemployment benefits are taxable. You can have 10% withheld to avoid a tax bill later.
IRS Guidelines