Unemployment Questions
Unemployment Questions
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I have a few general questions about unemployment policies (I know they vary somewhat by state, but any information you may have would be greatly appreciated). Incidentally, I'm in PA.
1. how to they calculate the rate of pay that you get? would the rate be impacted if you've been working at a drastically reduced schedule for a number of months (say due to a family illness)?
2. how long are you elligible for coverage? could a doctor's note, explaining special circumstances help prolong the period of coverage?
3. if you manage to pick up some small side projects while receiving unemployment, could it jeopardize your coverage?
4. do you pay taxes on the unemployment income?
Thank you all in advance for your help.
1. how to they calculate the rate of pay that you get? would the rate be impacted if you've been working at a drastically reduced schedule for a number of months (say due to a family illness)?
2. how long are you elligible for coverage? could a doctor's note, explaining special circumstances help prolong the period of coverage?
3. if you manage to pick up some small side projects while receiving unemployment, could it jeopardize your coverage?
4. do you pay taxes on the unemployment income?
Thank you all in advance for your help.





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I can't answer about extensions. I don't think they have a lot of discretion, mostly because they're open to public scrutiny by so many people with time on their hands.
You are required to report any other income, and it is deducted from your benefits. There is no other 'penalty'.
Yes, you pay taxes. There is a special line on the 1040. You can elect whether to have deductions made from your benefit check; I suggest you do.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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http://www.ides.state.il.us/individual/faq2.asp
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1) You are available (willing and able) to work.
2) There is not work available for which you are qualified.
If you are sick, you are temporarily disabled, therefore not "able", so you can not meet criteria #1.
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Peace,
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Thanks, guys. This has been a huge help.