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Natalie Wang

Where do I add NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits on my tax return?

Got my 1099-G from NYS Department of Labor last week showing I collected $8,200 in unemployment last year. This is my first time filing taxes with unemployment income and I'm confused about where exactly this goes on my return. Do I just add it to my regular income or is there a special section? Also worried about owing a bunch of money since I didn't have taxes taken out during the year. Anyone know if there's anything special I need to do for NYS Department of Labor benefits when filing?

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor about any 1099-G issues or discrepancies, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals when I needed to verify my tax documents.

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sounds sketchy to me, why would you need a service to call unemployment?

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It's legit - they basically handle the calling and waiting for you. Really helpful when you can't get through the normal way and need to resolve something time-sensitive like tax document errors.

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just file it like any other income, its not that complicated. people always overthink taxes

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PixelPioneer

How does filing an NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim affect my former employer?

I got laid off from my retail job last month and filed for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. My claim was approved and I've been getting my weekly payments. But now I'm worried - does this hurt my old employer somehow? A friend told me that companies get penalized when people file for unemployment. I don't want to cause problems for them since they were actually pretty good to work for, they just had to cut staff due to slow business. Can someone explain how this works? Do they get charged fees or something when NYS Department of Labor approves my claim?

I had a similar situation last year when my company downsized. I was worried about the same thing and actually called my old manager to ask. She told me not to worry about it at all and that they expected people to file for unemployment after the layoffs. If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor directly about questions like this, I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helpful when you need to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor but can't get through on your own.

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Thanks for the info! I might check that out if I have other questions about my claim.

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just wanted to say dont feel guilty about filing! unemployment is there for exactly this reason - when you lose your job through no fault of your own. your employer knew this was part of doing business when they hired you

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Jacob Lee

Do I need a lawyer for unemployment appeal with NYS Department of Labor?

My unemployment claim got denied last month and I want to appeal the decision. The NYS Department of Labor sent me a notice saying I have 30 days to request a hearing. This is my first time dealing with an appeal and I'm wondering if I should hire a lawyer or if I can handle it myself? The denial was for 'voluntary quit' but I left because my employer wasn't paying overtime they owed me. Has anyone here gone through an appeal without a lawyer? What should I expect at the hearing?

You should definitely consider getting a lawyer especially if there's money involved. My brother tried to do his appeal alone and lost even though he had a good case. Sometimes it's worth the cost to have someone who knows the system.

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While lawyers can be helpful, many successful appeals are handled pro se. It really depends on the complexity of the case and how comfortable you are presenting your side.

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same situation happened to my cousin last year but with unpaid sick leave instead of overtime... she represented herself and won but it took forever to actually get her benefits started again

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Alejandro Castro

If I get fired do I get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

So I think I might be getting terminated from my job next week and I'm panicking about money. Does anyone know if you can still collect unemployment if you get fired? I've been working at this company for 2 years but my supervisor has been writing me up for stupid stuff lately. I'm worried the NYS Department of Labor will deny my claim if they fire me. Has anyone been through this before?

If you do have trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helps you get through to agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it when my claim was stuck in adjudication and actually got to talk to someone within a few hours instead of spending days trying to call. Might be worth checking out if you run into issues.

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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there are options

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never heard of that but anything is better than sitting on hold for hours

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Just wanted to say hang in there! I was so stressed when I got laid off last year but the unemployment benefits really helped bridge the gap. Make sure you start applying for jobs right away too because you'll need to show job search activities for your weekly claims.

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Miguel Herrera

Can you work while on unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm getting conflicting information about working part-time while collecting unemployment from NYS Department of Labor. My cousin says you can't work at all or they'll cut off your benefits, but someone at my old job said you can work a little bit as long as you report it. I found a weekend gig that would give me maybe 15-20 hours a week but I'm scared to take it if it's going to mess up my unemployment claim. Does anyone know the actual rules? I really need the extra money but can't afford to lose my weekly benefits.

The whole system is such BS honestly. They make it so complicated and scary that people are afraid to work even part time. Like why can't they just have simple rules that everyone understands?? I've been too worried to take ANY work because I don't want to accidentally mess something up.

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I totally get the frustration but the rules really aren't that complicated once you understand them. The main thing is just being honest about your earnings and hours worked. NYS Department of Labor wants people to work part time - it's better for everyone.

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Just to add some specifics - you also need to make sure you're still available for full-time work and actively job searching. The part-time work can't interfere with your availability for interviews or full-time positions. And you still need to do your required job search activities each week.

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