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One more thing to consider - this payment might affect your tax situation for the year too. Both unemployment benefits and the medical study payment are taxable income. You might want to set aside some of that $10k for taxes so you're not surprised next April. I learned this the hard way!
That's a really great point I hadn't even thought about! I'll definitely put some of the payment aside for taxes. Thank you for the heads up!
To summarize what you should do: 1. Continue certifying for benefits every two weeks without interruption 2. Report the $10,000 payment in the week you actually receive it (not when you do the procedure) 3. Report it under "other income" and briefly describe it as medical research compensation 4. Keep all documentation related to the payment 5. Your benefits will pause only for that specific week 6. Benefits should automatically resume for subsequent weeks when you have no income If for some reason your benefits don't resume automatically after the week you report the income, then you may need to contact EDD directly to sort it out.
Thank you so much for breaking it down so clearly! This is exactly what I needed to know. I feel much more confident about handling this situation now.
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UPDATE: My letter finally arrived today! It took exactly 12 days from when I got the notification that I could certify. For anyone else with this problem, I was able to create my full account and certify for both weeks. The system allowed me to certify even though it was technically past the 14-day window they mentioned. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great news! Glad it worked out. How long did they say it'll take for your payment to process now that you've certified?
The confirmation page said 24-48 hours for processing, then 1-2 days for the payment to be available on the EDD debit card (which I also need to wait to receive in the mail). So many steps!
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wait does anyone know if u have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits? i just got my card 2 weeks ago and been spending it but now im worried
Yes, unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you certify. If you didn't select this option, you'll need to set aside money for taxes yourself, as you'll receive a 1099-G form next January that you'll need to report on your tax return.
UPDATE: I activated the card and was able to use it right away! Also discovered I could transfer the money directly to my checking account through the Money Network app. Thanks everyone for the advice - this worked out much better than paper checks would have!
Glad it worked out! The transfer feature is definitely one of the best parts about the card system.
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Just to follow up - when you reopen your claim, be prepared to answer questions about why your seasonal job ended. Make sure you have documentation showing it was a layoff (like a termination letter or final paycheck stub with notes). EDD will verify with your seasonal employer that you were laid off and didn't quit or get fired for misconduct. This is separate from your appeal but equally important for qualifying for benefits going forward.
That's a great point! I do have my layoff notice from the seasonal job. Should I upload that to my UI Online account or just have it ready if they ask for it?
Have it ready but don't upload unless they specifically request it. Too many documents can sometimes slow down processing. If they need to verify your job separation reason, they'll contact you with instructions on how to provide documentation.
Freya Johansen
Whatever you do, DO NOT wait any longer to file!!! Each week you delay is potentially lost money. You're already about 2+ weeks behind. EDD allows backdating but there's a limit, and the longer you wait, the more explaining you'll need to do. The whole system is designed to make things difficult (IMO). Just start the claim online TODAY and worry about the backdating part later.
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Omar Fawzi
•this is good advice but ur wrong about one thing. there's no "limit" on backdating like ur saying. i backdated my claim 6 months (had medical issues) and they approved it. just needs a valid reason.
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Javier Garcia
Update: I filed my claim online today. There was a section where I could explain the late filing, so I mentioned that I misunderstood the process and thought my employer would initiate something or that I'd receive paperwork first. The system accepted my claim with the March 24th date, but said my backdating request would be reviewed. I guess I'll wait and see what happens. Thank you everyone for your help!
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Emma Taylor
•Great job filing! Now, be prepared for a few next steps: 1. You'll receive your Customer Account Number in about 7-10 days by mail 2. Once you have that, register for UI Online immediately 3. You may receive an interview notice if they have questions about your backdating 4. Start keeping records of your job search activities NOW - you'll need them for certification Also, set a reminder to certify for benefits every two weeks once your claim is processed. Missing certification deadlines can cause payment delays.
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