PA UC claim reporting: When to report 1099 work - acceptance or payment date?

u report when u work the hrs not when u get paid thats how it works

You need to report the work when you actually perform it, not when you get paid. For 1099 work, you'll need to report the estimated gross earnings for each week that you worked, even if you haven't received payment yet. The UC system asks specifically about work and earnings during the claim week, not when payment was received. Keep careful records of hours worked and expected pay rate. When filing your weekly certification, you'll answer 'Yes' to the question about whether you worked, then report the estimated gross earnings for that specific week. If your actual payment ends up being different from what you estimated, you can contact UC to make a correction.

I think youre supposed to report when you GET PAID not when you do the work! That's what my friend told me who does freelance stuff. Since your not technically on payroll til you get the money.

Let me clarify since there's some confusion here. For PA UC purposes, you must report work when you PERFORM it, not when you get paid. This is true for both W-2 and 1099 work. Here's how to handle it correctly: 1. For each weekly certification, report the hours you worked that week 2. Calculate your gross earnings based on your contract rate 3. Report those earnings even if you haven't been paid yet 4. Keep detailed records of all hours and earnings 5. If your actual payment differs from your estimate, contact UC to correct it Failure to report work when performed (even if unpaid) is considered misrepresentation and can result in overpayment determinations, penalties, and even fraud charges in severe cases.

This same thing really stressed me out last year! I tried calling PA UC for days to get clarification but kept getting busy signals and disconnects. I finally found Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an actual agent in about 30 minutes. The agent confirmed that you must report earnings when you WORK, not when you're paid. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The agent also explained that if your actual payment differs from what you estimated, you should call and explain the situation so they can adjust your record. Better to get it right from the start!

but wat if the contract gets cancelled after u report the work but b4 u get paid????? then ur screwed out of UC!!

Omg i just realized i've been doing this wrong!!! I've been waiting to report my doordash income until it hits my bank account. Am i going to get in trouble now??? I've only been on UC for 5 weeks!

Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm going to start reporting my 1099 work based on when I perform it, not when I get paid. I'll keep detailed records of hours, dates, and expected earnings so I can provide documentation if needed. Seems like the consensus is clear that PA wants work reported when performed, regardless of payment timing. I really appreciate all the help and personal experiences shared here!