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Not to be that person, but like... why didn't you research unemployment benefits when you lost your job? That's literally the first thing most people do. All this info is on the NY unemployment website.
That's a little harsh. The NY unemployment website is notoriously confusing and the rules about partial benefits are buried in pages of technical language. Most people don't know about this option.
Update: just called the NY tax department and they confirmed this is 100% legit. Interest on government payments is always taxable. The lady I spoke to said they've been getting calls about this all day.
I used claimyr.com - it's the only way I've been able to get through to anyone in NY government lately.
I called the governors office and complained. They took down my info and forwarded it to some special dept at unemployment. Got a call back within 2 days and they fixed my missing payments from 2020. Worth a try!
check ur spam folder!! not kidding. my friend had a similar issue and turns out NYSDOL had been emailing him asking for additional verification but all the emails went to spam. once he submitted what they wanted he got paid within 2 weeks.
Just checked and nothing there unfortunately. But good tip!
A writen mandamus? is that like a court order? idk much about legal stuff but that seems like a lot of work when you could just hire one of those unemployment advocates. My sister used one and they handled everything for her
It's "writ" not "written" lol. And unemployment advocates charge like 30% of your benefits... not worth it imo
oh lol yeah writ whatever. I just kno ny unemployment is impossible to deal with alone
So I was about to throw my phone after 3 hours on hold when my buddy told me about claimyr.com. Used it and got through to an actual human who fixed my claim that had been 'pending' for 6 weeks. Best $20 I ever spent to unlock thousands in benefits. They just call for you and connect you when a real person answers.
100% works. They just handle the calling and waiting part. You still talk to the DOL agent yourself to fix your claim. Beats spending days on hold.
I tried it too - got through to someone in about 90 mins. My claim was fixed same day after weeks of nothing.
Danielle Mays
Make sure to check if your eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit! it might help offset some of the taxes you owe on unemployment. The income thresholds and credit amounts increased for 2021.
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Roger Romero
I called the ny unemployment office and after waiting 2.5 hours they confirmed all unemployment income is fully taxable now. The exemption was only for 2020. I hate it here 😤
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Anna Kerber
•How did you manage to get through? I've been calling for days and can't get past the automated system.
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Niko Ramsey
•I used claimyr.com - they call and wait on hold for you then connect you when they get a human. Saved me hours of frustration.
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