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tech1205
April 21, 2020
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Am I able to collect unemployment from 1 job, and work as as an independent contractor at the other?

  • April 21, 2020
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Hello,

 

I  was wondering if I can collect unemployment from 1 job, and work as an independent contractor at another? What are the Pros and cons?

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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    April 21, 2020

    We are here to answer income tax questions.  You have not asked a tax question.  You would need to research the laws in your own state that apply to unemployment compensation.   In effect you are asking how to cheat the system.  We cannot help with that.

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