I'm confused, even if your hours got cut (yet still have a job) you can file for unemployment and receive the $600/weekly from federal gov?
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When signing up for unemployment, do you get asked how much you make?
My dad is a contract worker and wasn't asked how much he made in the online form.
My dad is a contract worker and wasn't asked how much he made in the online form.
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They posted clarification today.
Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. Instead, payments will be...
They posted clarification today.
Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. Instead, payments will be...home.treasury.gov
I saw, but thanks for thinking of me. Still confusing for SSI recipients who don't have 1099s.
Depends on the state. Some states won't ask you up-front because they assume they'll get confirmation when they check with a previous employer. If they can't confirm it, then I assume they'll look to the applicant to provide a means of confirmation.
Same here. I do not want to forget to pay the taxes back later. I did the same years ago as well.
My two claims were deposited into my bank last night at 10pm. So it looks like I am officially set. I applied super early compared to everyone else - the 15th of last month. So I was able to claim that extra week since filing. So everyone should be getting their claims in ASAP as there seems to be a 2 week window for processing. At least in NJ. I fear it might be longer, the longer one waits.
Now I just have to wait for the 600$ weekly. Feels pretty good so far. Stable.
You mean she's listed as a dependent of someone else (her parents)? I don't think you can declare a non relative as a dependent, can you?
In any case, she can file her 2020 taxes independently (as long as nobody else claims her) and get it then.
No, you don't need to be related. I declared a boyfriend in the past.
You can claim non-blood relatives as dependents, provided they meet the member of household test.
The definition for what a qualifying relative is:
Member of Household or Relationship Test
To meet this test, a person must either:
- Live with you all year as a member of your household, or
- Be related to you in one of the ways listed under Relatives who don't have to live with you .
See IRS Publication 501 - https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501
Oh, I didn't know that. In any case, presumably there was some benefit to him declaring her as a dependent so that's what has to be weighed against the 1200.
Say I have a relative of mine who works for a residential contractor. Since that type of job (carpenter) is considered non-essential, he basically is out of work for now 3 weeks. Can he apply for unemployment benefits? Like in the past he has paid taxes too although is paid cash. I know he filed his 2018 and recent 2019 taxes but was telling me he wouldn't be able to apply?
Yeah... Last year the exemption was $4200 off your taxable income.
If my Dad who works Uber/Lyft is able to apply, your relative should too, I'd say.
Yea I mean I think he is worried because he didnt make that much last year and was telling me he wasnt even gonna try. I'm gonna tell his ass to apply for it. Thanks.
Did they say we can sign up for direct deposit for the stimulus checks if we normally have our tax refunds mailed to us?
If so, where? How? When?
Is there a government site to sign up for the direct deposit? Or am I stuck with waiting for a mailed check?
If so, where? How? When?
Is there a government site to sign up for the direct deposit? Or am I stuck with waiting for a mailed check?
Sorry about off topic, but not sure where to ask.
I applied for unemployment. Is there anything extra I need to do in order to receive the $600 federal along with the state or should I get that automatically with the state?
I applied for unemployment. Is there anything extra I need to do in order to receive the $600 federal along with the state or should I get that automatically with the state?
I'm fairly certain he didn't. Deposits haven't begun yet.
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Update on CA unemployment, +$600 payments for those already on UI should start next week if everything goes according to plan. For self contractors, freelancers, gig workers, etc... they are still working on updating their site for the new federal pandemic unemployment assistance program. No date was given when this will be ready.
How? Mnuchin was saying the earliest they would go out would be on the 13th just an hour ago....
If you qualify you should be all set. If you're denied cause you're someone who wouldn't normally qualify for UI (gig worker, freelancer, etc....), you might be required to do something to get on pandemic unemployment assistance. What state are you in?
Arizona. I faxed all my paperwork today I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good news in the comming weeks.
I'm being serious. He took a snippet of bank account it's titled "US Treasury Dept COVID-19 (corvir) stimulus
EDIT-hmmmm he may be playing games with me. I see a lot of Pornhub transactions lol.
EDIT-hmmmm he may be playing games with me. I see a lot of Pornhub transactions lol.
They haven started going out not even direct deposit.
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Looks like nothing additional will be required on your end if your application is approved. If they deny the claim, you might still qualify for the pandemic program when that's up and running. Check back if you're denied to see if there's anything you need to do for it.
As with insurance-related stuff, tax-related stuff makes my brain glaze over, so please help me out here, if possible:
I'm kind of my bestie's unofficially adopted daughter. I've lived with her for over five years and have had an income for only a few months out of that time, due to debilitating mental illness. Otherwise, she has supported the both of us on her SSDI checks. (My disability claims have been denied by the state of Georgia.)
As a disability recipient, she hasn't filed a tax return since she first qualified for it (also five years ago). Should she have been filing; and, if so, would she have been able to claim me as a dependent?
Dependents only reduce your taxable income. Can't go below zero.
I don't know how SSDI benefits work though. You would need to look into what should be happening when those benefits need to cover more than just the recipient.
That's what I thought, but didn't want to take it for granted. As I mentioned, I don't trust my own ability to parse these obscenely baroque tax stipulations. Thank you for your feedback.
Yes i was asked how much i made on average on my last week.
Awesome! I'm pretty sure i will get accepted so i'm not too concerned, but i only worked part time.Looks like nothing additional will be required on your end if your application is approved. If they deny the claim, you might still qualify for the pandemic program when that's up and running. Check back if you're denied to see if there's anything you need to do for it.
Damn it.
I wish there a step-by-step guide to make sure you're doing it correctly...
Do you have access to your last paystub? You want to make sure to let them know how much sick and vacation hours you have left too. I attached my last paystub to my document and faxed it to them as proof.
Well, my Dad works for Lyft/Uber, so he gets paid every day, I think. So probably works differently?
The system is down right now anyway, so I'll put it to the side until tomorrow.
Yeah, this has been floating around FB. It's a "joke". Also notice that Treasury is spelled incorrectly.
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There's tutorials up on their YouTube channel.
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CaliforniaEDD
Visit the Employment Development Department for all your employment needs. Let us assist you with: - Unemployment Insurance - Disability Insurance - Employme...
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With that said though, they have yet to expand eligibility to gig workers affected by the pandemic. The only payout they're giving out at this moment for gig workers is from previous employers that payed into the UI pool or from workers misclassified as contractors when they should be employees (this is what AB5 was supposed to solve for uber/Lyft workers but I have no idea how that ended up working out).
Don't be surprised if he's initially denied, theyre waiting on instructions from the us department Of labor and for the state IT department to upgrade the site before expanding eligibility. Once that's up and running he should get qualify for it, the state hasn't made clear though if the eligibility review will be automatic or require input from the person applying.
Notice on the current limitations for self employed eligibility said:
Same as above said:Can I file an Unemployment Insurance claim if I am self-employed, an independent contractor, or gig worker?
If you are self-employed, an independent contractor, or gig worker and are unable to work or have had your hours reduced due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits under a few different scenarios:
- You chose to contribute to UI Elective Coverage and paid the required contributions to be considered potentially eligible for benefits.
- Your past employer made contributions on your behalf over the past 5 to 18 months.
- You may have been misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee.
When filing for your UI claim, you will be asked for your last employer.
- If you own your business or are self-employed, you should list yourself as your last employer.
- If you are an independent contractor, you should list yourself as your last employer.
- If you believe you are misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee, you should list the business you contract with as your last employer. Be sure to include:
- The employer name, phone number, and address.
- Type of work performed.
- Dates worked.
- Your gross wages and how you were paid (such as hourly or weekly).
- If you are a gig worker, you should list your gig employer as your last employer.
Notice on the delay of the expansion on eligibility and benefits said:
There's tutorials up on their YouTube channel.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
CaliforniaEDD
Visit the Employment Development Department for all your employment needs. Let us assist you with: - Unemployment Insurance - Disability Insurance - Employme...
With that said though, they have yet to expand eligibility to gig workers affected by the pandemic. The only payout they're giving out at this moment for gig workers is from previous employers that payed into the UI pool or from workers misclassified as contractors when they should be employees (this is what AB5 was supposed to solve for uber/Lyft workers but I have no idea how that ended up working out).
Don't be surprised if he's initially denied, theyre waiting on instructions from the us department Of labor and for the state IT department to upgrade the site before expanding eligibility. Once that's up and running he should get qualify for it, the state hasn't made clear though if the eligibility review will be automatic or require input from the person applying.
This is amazingly informative!
Bookmarking this!
Thank you so much!
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See a few posts up.
Direct deposit will be the week of April 13th at the earliest, paper checks "could be delayed up to 20 weeks for some".
All those with no DD info on file better get moving.
Typically unemployment asks you for basic information, and then they will ask for verification of it. So when you filed, what does the app say now? Is it expecting any documents from you?
QUESTION: Do I need to "apply" or fill out any forms to get the $1,200 stimulus check, how does it work?
If you filed taxes either this year or last year they should have your direct deposit info on hand and send it that way.
More info here: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus