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Unemployment

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September 9, 2021
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I live in MA. In 2020 I was $40 over the max to receive the 10,200 exemption for unemployment . I’m still unemployed and now owe taxes. Is there a way around this

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ReneeTAXEA1

Thank you for choosing TurboTax Live! I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing this - with the $40 overage above the $10,200 in MA. The question I have - is whether you have already filed your tax return for 2020, or if you filed your 2020 tax return - prior to the IRS Rule change - where the American Rescue Plan (as passed by Congress) allowed for the $10,2000 exclusion of unemployment from your Adjusted Gross Income?

Can you please provide this detail - so we can best advise you?

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Donlomb1Author

I already filed. I qualified for the federal tax exemption. The state of Massachusetts I did not qualify because my income was $40 over the cap for a single person.

Michele_H

Hi @Donlomb1 , after reviewing this article from MA, do not see that there is a way around this.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tax-filing-season-frequently-asked-questions#unemployment-benefits-and-unemployment-fraud-

However I would like to suggest reviewing this article and if you disagree with the states decision on this issue there is a number you can contact listed.

If you believe you are eligible for the Massachusetts unemployment deduction, please contact us at (617) 887-6367

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