NY unemployment system saying I didn't certify when I definitely did and have proof

This is so frustrating! I certified for my benefits last Sunday morning, like I always do. I even took a screenshot of the confirmation page that said my weekly certification was complete because I've been paranoid about the system glitching. But when I logged in today to check if my payment was processed, the system is showing I never certified at all and is giving me the option to certify for last week! Has anyone else had this happen? I'm worried if I certify again, it'll flag my account for fraud or something. I'm 100% certain I did it right the first time - I've been on unemployment since September and never had an issue until now. Called the hotline but can't get through to anyone. Any advice on what to do?

They're cutting my NY unemployment benefits early - is this happening to anyone else?

I just got approved for unemployment after a long wait. My benefit period is supposed to run from 6/21/2022 to 6/18/2023, but when I logged in today, it shows my benefits are ending in November! Has anyone else had their benefits cut short? This makes no sense - I haven't even received benefits for half the time I'm supposed to. I spent months waiting for approval, and now they're just going to stop paying in a couple months? Is this happening to everyone or just me? I really need this money to keep afloat until I find something permanent.

IRS refund delay since April - anyone know how to reach them while surviving on NY unemployment?

Been trying to get my federal tax refund since I filed in April. It's been 5 months now and still nothing in my account. I'm currently on unemployment in NY and REALLY counting on that refund money (about $1,450) to help with bills. Every time I call the IRS, I just get the automated message saying they're too busy and to try again later. Never can speak to an actual person. I tried the Taxpayer Advocate Service but they said they're understaffed and only handling existing cases. Anyone know any tricks to actually get through to a human at the IRS? This waiting game is killing me financially since my unemployment barely covers rent.

Should I fill out this 2-year-old MEUC form in my NY unemployment account as a seasonal school bus driver with no self-employment income?

NY unemployment stopped after working one shift - how to restart?

So I've been collecting unemployment since June after getting laid off from my restaurant job. Last week I picked up a one-day catering gig that paid about $175. I reported the income on my weekly certification thinking I'd just get a reduced payment that week. Instead, my entire claim disappeared from the system! When I logged in yesterday, there was a message saying I needed to file a completely new claim since I had worked. This makes absolutely no sense to me - I worked ONE DAY. I called the helpline and got stuck in the automated system for 2 hours before getting disconnected. Has anyone else dealt with this? Do I seriously have to start a whole new claim process from scratch because I picked up a single shift? I'm freaking out because I need that money for rent next week and I had no idea working one day would completely stop my benefits.

NY unemployment website going crazy with new self-employment question

Been trying to certify my weekly claim since Tuesday evening and kept getting error messages saying the system was down for maintenance. Finally managed to get through this morning but now there's some weird glitch when you press 2 for Spanish (I'm bilingual). After like 8 attempts I finally got through in English instead. Then after the regular questions, it suddenly asked if I was self-employed at my last job. I answered yes because that's literally why I'm on unemployment benefits in the first place! Then it just abruptly said I completed my certification without any confirmation screen or anything. Has anyone else noticed this new question about self-employment? Is this normal or should I be worried about my payment being delayed? This system is so frustrating!

Does anyone have a working NY unemployment phone number for the tax advocate office?

I've been trying to reach someone about my tax issues with my benefits for weeks now. My 1099-G form shows I received $3,450 more than I actually got, and now the IRS wants me to pay taxes on money I never received! I've called the regular unemployment line at least 15 times, and they keep transferring me to the tax department, but then I get disconnected. Tried the number listed on the website for the taxpayer advocate but it just rings forever with no answer. Sent emails to three different departments with zero response in the past month. Has anyone successfully reached a human being who can actually fix tax document issues? This is stressing me out since tax deadline is coming up and I can't file with incorrect information.

How do I switch my ny unemployment payments from prepaid card to my bank account?

So I've been getting unemployment benefits for about 6 weeks now after getting let go from my retail job in September. The payments have been coming through on this KeyBank debit card they sent me, which is annoying because I have to keep transferring money from there to my actual checking account. There's gotta be a way to get direct deposit instead, right? I tried looking around on the website but the instructions aren't clear at all. When I go to payment options it keeps showing an error. Anyone know the actual steps to switch from the card to direct deposit? I've already wasted like $18 in ATM fees trying to get cash out to deposit. Thanks for any help.

NY unemployment asking me to 'request additional funds' - agent filed paperwork for me but what happens next?

So I ran out of regular benefits in August after being on unemployment since February. Yesterday I finally got through to someone at the claims center after calling non-stop for three days. The rep told me I'm eligible to request additional funds and that she submitted the paperwork 'on my behalf' and told me to just 'continue certifying weekly.' I'm confused because I haven't received any confirmation email or anything in my account inbox. Has anyone gone through this process before? She said it could take anywhere from 2-4 weeks for processing but I'm stressing out because rent is due soon and I literally have $215 left in my account. I'm also worried because I heard some people have to do interviews? But the agent didn't mention anything about that to me. The whole thing seemed suspiciously easy after how hard it was to even get someone on the phone. Should I be doing anything else while I wait?

Are NY unemployment payments still being taxed? Thought that stopped

Just checked my latest unemployment payment and noticed they're still taking taxes out. I thought the government stopped taxing unemployment benefits? Back in February when I filed my claim, I elected to have taxes withheld thinking it was required. But then I heard from a friend that unemployment isn't being taxed anymore. So why am I still seeing about $47 taken out of each weekly payment? Has anyone else noticed this? Is this a mistake or am I misunderstanding something about the tax situation for unemployment in New York?