United States:
Tax treatment of unemployment benefits
April 26, 2021
Dickinson Wright PLLC
To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com.
The Federal American Rescue Plan Act, signed by President Biden in March 2021, stipulates that up to $ 10,200 in federal unemployment benefits that individuals will receive in 2020 are excluded from gross income. Taxpayers can only be excluded if the federal adjusted gross income is less than $ 150,000.
Mid-March legislation created initial confusion regarding filing tax returns for 2020, especially for those who had previously filed their tax returns. The IRS ultimately advised taxpayers who previously filed a tax return that an amended tax return is not required. Instead, the IRS will process previously filed tax returns and issue tax refunds resulting from exclusion from gross income.
Individuals who have yet to file their 2020 tax return by the extended due date May 17, 2021 should report their unemployment benefit on Appendix 1, line 7 of Form 1040, and claim exclusive benefits up to $ 10,200 as a deduction on Appendix 1, line 1 8th.
The Michigan Treasury Department recently issued guidelines for individuals filing Michigan tax returns, largely under federal tax law. The department has not yet issued guidance to anyone who has already filed before the new law. Michigan coordinates with the IRS to determine if a Michigan return can be processed and a refund issued without requiring a modified Michigan return.
The laws of other states may vary in how they deal with these issues.
The content of this article is intended to provide general guidance on the subject. A professional should be obtained about your particular circumstances.
POPULAR ARTICLES ABOUT: United States Taxes
Inheritance tax reform – a not-too-distant horizon?
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren sc
In recent weeks, much attention has been paid to President Biden’s infrastructure plan and its main sources of funding, including the increase in the corporate tax rate.