Is anyone still waiting for NY unemployment tax refund after filing before the $12,500 became tax-exempt?

My wife and I filed our taxes jointly back in February, before they announced that some unemployment benefits would become non-taxable. We're supposed to get around $12,500 back from what we paid on unemployment income. The IRS said they'd automatically refund the overpaid taxes, and I was expecting it by October at the latest. It's now November and still nothing in our account. Has anybody actually received theirs yet? Getting worried since bills are piling up and we really need that money. The IRS website is useless - just says my return is still being processed when I check the status. Called twice but couldn't get through to a real person.

Trying to understand my $1,189.58 IRS refund from August 2021 - possible unemployment tax refund on my transcript?

I received an unusual tax transcript from the IRS and I'm totally confused about what's happening with my money. I was looking through my transcript and found several entries I don't understand. Here's what's showing on my transcript: Tax relief credit 01-19-2021 -$700.00 Refund issued 01-04-2021 $700.00 Additional tax assessed 20205302 01-19-2021 $0.00 16254-999-05055-0 Payment with return 04-15-2021 -$151.00 Extension of time to file tax return 05-11-2021 $0.00 ext. Date 10-15-2021 Reduced or removed prior tax assessed 08-31-2021 -$1,178.00 17254-623-05043-1 Notice issued 08-31-2021 $0.00 Refund issued 08-21-2021 $1,189.58 Interest credited to your account 08-31-2021 -$11.58 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data The weird thing is I didn't file for any refund around August 2021, and I think it might be related to my unemployment benefits from when I was out of work last year? I had already received my regular tax refund months earlier in April (that $151 payment with return). Has anyone seen something similar on their transcript? Does this mean I'm getting an additional $1,189.58? I checked my bank account but don't see a deposit for this amount yet. I'm especially confused about the "Reduced or removed prior tax assessed" of $1,178.00 - what does this mean? And why would they issue a notice on the same day? The interest credit of $11.58 is also puzzling. Also, what's that tax relief credit from January? Is that related to stimulus payments?

Can I take a leave of absence and still get NY unemployment benefits?

So I've been dealing with some serious health issues that are making it impossible for me to work my regular schedule. My doctor recommended I take a medical leave of absence for about 3 months while I recover. My employer is willing to approve the leave, but I'm worried about income during this time. Can I apply for unemployment benefits in New York while on a medical leave? I've looked everywhere on the ny unemployment website but can't find a clear answer. I've worked at my company for over 4 years, full-time the whole time. Has anyone successfully received benefits during a temporary leave? Or am I just out of luck financially during my recovery?

Federal tax refunds on ny unemployment finally hitting bank accounts - check your transcripts!

Just a heads up for everyone! I noticed many people are getting their refunds for the tax adjustment on unemployment benefits. The federal credit for the first $12,000 of UI not being taxed is showing up on tax transcripts as of yesterday. I just checked mine and saw the adjustment was processed on May 19th with a direct deposit scheduled for next Tuesday! If you filed taxes early and paid taxes on all your unemployment from last year, check your IRS transcript online or watch your bank account. My refund amount is $1,124 which I definitely wasn't expecting this month. Anyone else seeing their refunds come through yet?

Expired claim & ID.me nightmare with NY unemployment - can't verify due to name change

Been strung along with promises of rehire for 18 months by NY hotel - can I claim unemployment while they keep 'renovating'?

I've been employed at one of the oldest historical hotels in New York for almost 12 years. They shut down for 'renovations' back in February 2022 and have been giving us the runaround ever since. First they said they'd reopen by Memorial Day, then Labor Day, then December, and now they're saying maybe April 2023 but 'not sure'. Meanwhile, they've spent like $4.5 million on renovations. The hotel is over 100 years old and super historical. All of us workers have been hanging on because we love our jobs and benefits, but rumors are flying. I talked to someone in maintenance who said they've seen potential buyers touring the property. HR keeps sending emails saying 'hang tight, we'll call you back soon' but it's been well over a year now. The owners are obviously loaded while we're all struggling. Can ny unemployment do anything to hold them accountable? Can I file for benefits while technically still being 'employed' but not getting any hours or paychecks for 18 months? Or are they allowed to just keep us dangling forever with fake promises?

NY unemployment check was way less this week - what happened?

Just got my unemployment deposit today and it's almost $175 less than what I usually get. No warning or explanation from the system. I checked my payment history online and it shows the reduced amount but doesn't say why. I'm freaking out because my rent is due next week and I was counting on the full amount. Has anyone else had their benefits suddenly drop? I haven't changed anything about my claim or reported any part-time work. This is the worst possible timing.

What happens to my pending NY unemployment claims after the September deadline?

So here we are, end of August creeping up and I still have 3 weeks of unresolved payments sitting in pending status since July. I've been on unemployment since April after my restaurant downsized. Everything was processing fine until mid-July when suddenly my payments stopped going through. The system shows my claim is still active but these 3 weeks are just stuck in limbo with no explanation. I've tried calling at least 20 times - either get disconnected or wait 2+ hours only to be told "a specialist needs to review your case" and they'll "escalate" it. Nobody ever calls back. I'm getting really worried because I've heard benefits are changing in September. What happens to these pending payments if they're not resolved by the deadline? Will I lose that money completely? Has anyone else been in this situation with pending claims near a deadline? I need that money for rent!

NY unemployment sent me an extra $76 with my benefits - should I be worried?

So my regular unemployment payment hit my account yesterday but I noticed something weird - there was an additional $76 that wasn't part of my usual weekly amount. I've been collecting since September after my company downsized, and I've never had anything like this happen before. My regular payment is always exactly $437, but this week it's $437 plus this random $76. There's no explanation for it on the payment history page. I'm grateful for the extra money of course, but I'm paranoid they're going to say I owe it back later or that something's wrong with my claim. Has anyone else had this happen? Should I try to call them about it or just leave it alone? I don't want to create a problem if there isn't one, but after hearing horror stories about overpayment notices I'm getting worried.

Anyone else waiting for ny unemployment payment after claiming on Sunday?

Filed my weekly ny unemployment certification on Sunday like normal, but still haven't received my payment today (Thursday). Usually hits my account by Tuesday latest. Checked my payment history and nothing is showing for this week. My claim is still active and I answered all questions the same as always. No messages in my inbox about issues. Anyone else experiencing delays this week or just me? Not sure if I should call or wait another day.