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my neighbors cousin had this happen and the irs audited him anyway even after he got the corrected form just sayin be prepared for that possibility they dont always communicate between agencies
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just wondering... did the tutoring place give you a 1099 form or were they paying you cash? if they didn't give you tax forms maybe UC won't be able to prove anything? just thinking out loud here...
They've been paying me through direct deposit and said they'll issue a 1099 at the end of the year. So there's definitely a paper trail. I don't want to hide anything anyway - I'd rather resolve this properly than risk bigger problems later.
One more important point: PA unemployment law provides some protection under Section 402(h) for individuals who are forced to take self-employment out of economic necessity while searching for regular employment. If you can demonstrate that you were actively applying for full-time traditional employment during this period, and only took the tutoring gig to temporarily supplement your benefits, this can strengthen your case. Also, if the amount you earned was truly minimal (which $95/week certainly is), examiners do have some discretion. Document every job you applied for during this time and have that information ready for your examiner. Maintaining an active job search is crucial in these cases.
This is incredibly helpful! I've applied to at least 5-6 jobs every week since March and kept detailed records of all applications as required for PA UC. I'll definitely include that information in my letter to show I was actively seeking full-time employment and only took the tutoring job temporarily. Thank you so much for this advice - feeling a bit more hopeful now.
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my friend had his tax return taken last yr cuz he didnt appeal a notice he never even got!! be careful with these people they will take ur $$ and ask questions never
That's terrifying! I'm definitely appealing these notices ASAP. I can't afford to lose any money right now.
UPDATE: I got through to someone at PA UC! For anyone experiencing this issue, here's what I learned: This is happening because of a system update they did in April 2025. When a claim is retroactively approved for backpay, the computer sometimes generates overpayment notices by mistake because it sees a status change and incorrectly processes it as an overpayment. The representative said they're aware of the issue and working on a fix, but in the meantime, everyone affected needs to: 1. File appeals for all overpayment notices 2. Ask specifically for a "dual status correction" 3. Request that your case be flagged for the "April 2025 backpay glitch" Apparently they have a special team handling these cases now due to the volume of problems. Hope this helps someone!
Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to specifically mention the "dual status correction" and "April 2025 backpay glitch" when I talk to them. How did you finally get through to someone? I've been calling constantly.
I called right when they opened at 8:00 AM and got through after about 45 minutes on hold. I've heard Thursdays are better than Mondays for call volume. Good luck!
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My cousin works at the unemployment office (not in PA tho) and she says they always look at leave of absence claims with extra suspicion so definitely get that updated to layoff status asap!!!
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at the UC office! I used the Claimyr service someone suggested here and got connected in about 30 minutes. The agent was super helpful and immediately updated my separation reason from "leave of absence" to "lack of work" based on the HR email I uploaded. She said my claim should be processed within 3-5 business days and all my weekly certifications will be paid once it's approved. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
That's great news! Makes me happy when someone actually gets help from this broken system. Let us know when the money hits your account!
Excellent outcome. This is exactly how the process should work. Make sure you continue filing your weekly certifications while waiting for the claim to be fully processed.
Liam O'Reilly
btw make sure u answer NO to the question about if u were able 2 work and available 4 work if u were sick or on vacation during any days. my friend messed that up and got in trouble later
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Emily Thompson
Glad you got it sorted out! One last tip: set a reminder on your phone for your bi-weekly filing. The PA UC system follows a Sunday-Saturday calendar, and you file for two weeks at a time. Your filing day depends on the last digit of your Social Security Number. Missing filing windows can create even more headaches.
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Ryan Kim
•This! I missed my filing window once and it was such a pain. Also, when you're answering those weekly questions, make sure you understand what they're asking. Sometimes the wording is confusing - like they ask "Did you refuse any work?" and if you DID refuse work, you answer YES, not NO. Sounds obvious but easy to get backwards when rushing through.
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