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NY unemployment payment timeline after fraud flag removal - how long for first payment?
After literally MONTHS of trying, I finally got through to someone at NY unemployment today! My account was flagged for fraudulent activity (which I didn't do!!), but they supposedly fixed it today. Does anyone know how long it typically takes to receive the first payment after they resolve a fraud flag? I'm so stressed about bills piling up and just want to know when I might actually see some money. Has anyone been through this specific situation before?
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What taxes are taken out of unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?
I just got approved for unemployment after being laid off from my restaurant job last month. My first payment came through this week but I'm confused about the tax situation. Are taxes automatically taken out of my weekly unemployment payments? I heard some people say yes and others say no. I don't want to get hit with a huge tax bill next year. Can someone explain what taxes are taken out of unemployment benefits and if I need to do anything special?
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Just to add - the 10% federal withholding might not be enough depending on your total income for the year and tax bracket. If you had a good job before unemployment you might want to consider making quarterly payments instead of just relying on the 10% withholding option.
ugh the whole tax thing with unemployment is so confusing, why can't they just make it simple like regular payroll taxes
I totally agree! Coming from restaurant work where taxes were automatically taken out of every paycheck, this whole "choose your own adventure" approach with unemployment taxes caught me completely off guard. It seems like they could at least make the default option more obvious or have better explanations during the application process.
Can I extend New York Unemployment after medical issues prevent work? Senior with 44 years work history
I've been collecting unemployment for 6 months. I can't return to work due to cancer medical issues in my leg. I'm 71 and have worked for 44 years, but nobody's hiring me now. Can I extend or reapply for benefits after my current claim ends?
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im in literally the exact same boat except im 68. been trying to reach someone for weeks to figure out my options smh
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. As someone new to this community, I wanted to mention that at 71 with cancer affecting your ability to work, you may also want to look into Medicare benefits if you haven't already - they can help cover some of your medical costs while you're navigating the disability application process. Also, many cancer support organizations have financial assistance programs that might help bridge the gap. The American Cancer Society has a helpline that can connect you with local resources. Wishing you the best! 🙏
Where to find and print NY unemployment payment history for tax purposes?
Does anyone know how I can print out my complete NY unemployment payment history? I need it for my taxes and can't seem to find where to download it on the website. I've been poking around the dashboard for 20 minutes and I'm getting frustrated. Is there a specific section I should be looking in or do I need to call them directly? Thanks for any help!
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Awesome that you got it sorted out! For future reference, I always bookmark the direct links to both the Payment History and Tax Forms sections after logging in - saves me from having to navigate through all those menus every time. The NY unemployment website really could use better organization, but at least once you know where everything is, it's pretty straightforward.
Pro tip for everyone struggling with the NY unemployment website - if you're using an older browser or have strict privacy settings, some of the navigation elements might not load properly. I had this issue where the Payment History section wasn't showing up at all until I switched to Chrome and disabled my ad blocker temporarily. Also, make sure you're fully logged out and back in if you've been on the site for a while - sometimes the session gets wonky and certain pages won't display correctly. The website definitely has its quirks but these tricks usually help when things aren't working as expected!
This is super helpful! I've been having issues with certain sections not loading properly and never thought it could be a browser compatibility thing. I'm usually pretty stubborn about using Firefox but might need to switch to Chrome for this. The session timeout issue makes total sense too - I've definitely been logged in for hours trying to figure this out. Thanks for the technical troubleshooting tips!
Firefox can be tricky with government sites! I've found that clearing your browser cache and cookies specifically for ny.gov sites can also help if switching browsers isn't an option. Sometimes the site stores old session data that conflicts with newer page layouts. Also, if you're using any privacy extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger, try whitelisting the ny.gov domain temporarily - these sites often have legitimate scripts that get blocked by privacy tools, which breaks the functionality.
Will New York Unemployment give backpay for weeks certified while waiting for approval?
Finally got approved for unemployment after waiting 2 months. Been certifying weekly while waiting. The agent said I should see payment next week but didn't mention anything about backpay for the weeks I already certified. Anyone know if I'll get paid for those previous weeks?
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make sure u print those certification confirmations! ny unemployment system is held together with ducktape and prayers
ong facts! screenshot everything!
Just went through this exact situation last week! Got approved after 6 weeks of waiting and yes, you'll definitely get backpay for all the weeks you certified. Mine hit my account 4 days after approval - all at once like everyone said. The key thing is making sure you certified for every single week during that waiting period, even if it felt pointless at the time. Check your payment history daily once you get approved, it'll change from "pending" to "released" when it's coming your way. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line! 🙏
Ryan Andre
Just to update everyone - my payment actually came through yesterday morning! It took exactly 4 business days after they fixed the fraud flag. All 12 weeks of back payments came at once, which was a huge relief. Thanks to everyone who offered advice!
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Nora Bennett
CONGRATS!!!! That's actually surprising they fixed it that fast. You got lucky!!
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Oscar Murphy
Great news! This is fairly typical timing for fraud resolutions that don't have additional complications. Glad everything worked out for you.
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Liam O'Sullivan
That's so encouraging to hear @Ryan Andre got their payment so quickly! I'm still waiting (it's been 2 business days since they told me it was fixed) but your timeline gives me hope. I'm checking my account obsessively every few hours lol. Did you get any kind of notification when the payment was processed, or did it just show up in your bank account?
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