Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here’s how to protect yourself
ConsumerAffairs sheds light on the rise of government benefit theft in the U.S. in 2023 and provides advice on how to protect ...
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits didn’t change last week as the labor market continues to defy efforts by ...
California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims. Will it ever get the money back?
Individuals are responsible for paying back the federal government for overpayments, and California considers those potential ...
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Is Unemployment Taxable Income?
SHORT ANSWER: The IRS considers unemployment benefits taxable income. The tax season deadline is just around the corner. Understanding and accurately reporting all income for last year is at the ...
California in a jam after borrowing billions to pay unemployment benefits
California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major ...
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What Is an Unemployment Claim?
Cecilie_Arcurs / Getty Images Unemployment claims are the requests for cash benefits made by an individual after they are laid off from their job. Claims are filed through state governments for ...
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Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here’s how to protect yourself
Identity theft to receive government benefits — typically unemployment insurance — shot ... you're already receiving benefits so we can't give you more.'" Identity theft aimed at stealing ...