What kinds of relief does the CARES Act provide for people who are about to exhaust regular unemployment benefits?

Under the CARES Act states are permitted to extend unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks under the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.

When do I have to pay taxes on coronavirus-related distributions?

The distributions generally are included in income ratably over a three-year period, starting with the year in which you receive your distribution. For example, if you receive a $9,000 coronavirus-related distribution in 2020, you would report $3,000 in income on your federal income tax return for each of 2020, 2021, and 2022. However, you have the option of including the entire distribution in your income for the year of the distribution.

Who can get 3rd Covid vaccine?

Immunocompromised people can now get a 3rd COVID vaccine shot. Here’s what to know. Some people with weakened immune systems can now receive a third dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccines to boost their protection against COVID-19.

What happens if you wait to file an unemployment claim?

If you wait to file the initial claim, you can lose benefit money, especially if your state does not issue retroactive payments. A retroactive claim payment pays you from your first missed day of work, regardless of when you file the initial claim. Once you file an initial unemployment claim, you must start filing weekly claims immediately.

Do you have to file a retroactive unemployment claim?

A retroactive claim payment pays you from your first missed day of work, regardless of when you file the initial claim. Once you file an initial unemployment claim, you must start filing weekly claims immediately. This should be done even if you are still waiting for an approval for benefits notification.

What happens to your base period when you file unemployment?

The money earned during your base period is used to determine your monetary benefit amount. The longer you wait to file an unemployment claim, the greater your chances of having decreased benefits, based on your base period calculations. The base period is not affected by filing late weekly claims.

What happens if you miss a weekly claim?

By filing your weekly claims, you ensure that you are paid for each week after the initial claim is filed. If you fail to file a weekly claim, you miss benefits for that week. If you file a weekly claim after the weekly cut-off date, you will still receive your benefits, if filed within a specific amount of time, which varies by state.

How to reopen an unemployment insurance claim online?

Online UI Online SM is the fastest and most convenient way to reopen your claim. You can reopen your claim 24 hours a day, 7 days a week following the steps below: Step 1: Access your UI Online account. Log in to Benefit Programs Online and select UI Online. Step 2: Select Reopen Your Claim.

How to check your bye date for unemployment?

To check your BYE date or file a new claim, log into your MyUI+ account. If you attempt to file a new claim but find there is already an account in your name (and you haven’t filed a claim within the past five years), please report this potential fraud. More info > We have now launched our new unemployment benefits system, called MyUI+.

Where can I file a weekly unemployment claim?

In most states, you can file a weekly claim online or by telephone. State unemployment agencies use this information to determine if you are eligible for benefits and how much you should receive.

What happens if you miss filing your weekly unemployment claim?

If you miss filing a weekly claim for unemployment benefits, you usually lose them for that week and possibly longer. State agencies are strict about deadlines. If you file even one day late, you need to contact the state agency and ask for benefits to be restarted.