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Independent Contractors, Self-Employed and Gig Economy Workers Still Facing Long Waits to Get Unemployment Checks Under PUA and $600 FPUC Stimulus Programs

Many self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers who had been made eligible for unemployment insurance benefits under Enhanced Unemployment provisions within the CARES act are still unable to successfully file claims several weeks after the law was passed due to delays in states processing unemployment claims and completing income verification …

Stimulus Check Payment Status Updates and Latest News For IRS EIP Payments

There has been a lot of debate over the last few months on if another stimulus check payment will be made in 2022 or even in 2023 as the economy worsens and inflation takes a heavy toll on household budgets. You can see this article for a more detailed discussion, funding for …

Working Reduced Hours but Making too Much For State Unemployment and Extra Stimulus Payment (#UIShole)

Received the following comments from some higher income people who have fallen into what I call the Unemployment Insurance Stimulus Hole (#UIShole). Yes, I know how it sounds and it is intentional because people who face this situation probably want to use a word that rhymes with #UIShole for the …

How can I Claim My Remaining Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Missing Dependent Stimulus Payment in 2022? IRS Refund Payment Delays

This article provides updates, income qualification thresholds and FAQs on current and past child tax credit (CTC) and dependent stimulus (economic impact) payments. Each one has slightly different rules (and payment constraints) so please ensure you review each one separately and the associated FAQs/videos. Click the links below to jump …

Auto Insurance Coronavirus Refund Credits via Premium Decreases and Rebates

[Update] – I got my policy rebate today! It’s paid monthly but still nice to see some money back in my bank accounts. As part of our Apron Relief Program, we issued you a premium credit on 05/11/2020. Your credit amount was $17.84. This amount represents a 20% credit of your …

Unemployment Rate Drops and Jobless Claims Continue Falling As Benefits End – Updated News and Statistics

Update July 2021 – The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims changed trend and increased for first time in several months, but layoffs are easing amid a reopening economy and a shortage of people willing to work. With unemployment benefits ending early in many states it is expected that …

Partial Unemployment for Part Time Workers

See this article for the latest on Partial Unemployment benefits for workers with reduced hours or working part-time. How Do I Apply For Partial Unemployment Benefits? You will have to check your state unemployment website for details, but for example in New York, rules have been updated to allow workers …

Extra $300 FPUC Unemployment Compensation COVID Stimulus Relief – Slow Rollout Out By States

Congress and the President have passed legislation that funds an 11 week extension into 2021 for enhanced unemployment programs under the Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020 (COVID Relief Bill). This covers extending the PUA and PEUC programs until March 14th, 2021 and providing supplementary unemployment benefits at $300 per week for …

Will I Automatically Get The New Unemployment Benefits Extension for PEUC and PUA and Extra $300 Weekly Stimulus Payment With a Remaining or Exhausted Claim Balance

The short answer to the title of this article is Maybe. But like the earlier extensions there are some constraints to be aware of under the September 2021 unemployment extensions funded under $1.9 trillion Biden Stimulus package. The final bill funded another 25 weeks of unemployment benefit extensions for millions …

Colorado (CO) Unemployment Benefit Payments After Enhanced Pandemic Benefits Expiry – Latest News and Updates

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) manages the Unemployment Insurance Benefits program, which includes payment and processing of the now expired federally funded enhanced unemployment programs in addition to extended state benefits as discussed below. How Much Unemployment Can I Get Paid In Colorado? With the expiry the …

Texas (TWC) State Unemployment Benefits and Programs

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) manages the states’ unemployment compensation program. This includes payments under many of the federally funded enhanced benefit programs which have been extended several times after enactment last year. See more on the relevant extensions/ unemployment stimulus programs, including an early end to these programs, in …

2024 IRS Payment Status and Update on 4th stimulus check release date direct deposit

This article and sections below provide information on ongoing IRS refund processing, payments for past stimulus checks/tax credits and other tax related information. The 2024 tax season is now underway (see key dates) with the IRS expected to start processing 2023 returns from January 29th. With the increased investment (via …

Florida (FL DEO) Reemployment Assistance Benefit Programs After End of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits – Latest News and Updates

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) manages the states’ Reemployment Assistance benefits program, formerly known as unemployment compensation. This includes payments of the now expired federally funded enhanced benefit programs which were extended several times after enactment last year. See more on the relevant pandemic unemployment stimulus programs and …

If You Make Over $100,000 the SBA-PPP Stimulus Bill Could Mean a Pay-cut or your Job

Under the recently enacted $2 trillion Coronavirus stimulus bill (CARES ACT) small business owners have been afforded many provisions to help them stay in business and incentivize them to keep paying bills and their workers. Specifically the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has provisions in it to provide forgivable loans for …