Category: Government Rebates and Payments

Have you ever wondered which jobs pay the most? Well the BLS took out some of this guess work and summarized the results into the graph below. While most of us won't ever get into one of these high paying jobs, you can at least aim to get into occupations…

With millions of Americans still unemployed and getting enhanced unemployment benefits, there’s been a lot of debate on whether the extended federally funded extra unemployment benefits ($300 FPUC, PUA and PEUC) are helping or hurting the post pandemic economic recovery. The argument is that the extra unemployment benefits, and the…

One thing many readers have been complaining about when it comes to getting help or information on their pending Unemployment Insurance (UI) payment or retroactive benefits claim is finding a number to call so that they can get through to someone they can speak to. This has been acutely felt…

All states have had their maximum unemployment benefit amounts and duration of coverage significantly enhanced by federal unemployment stimulus programs passed under the CARES act. This has also resulted in an extension of unemployment allowances/benefits for families with dependents in their household (see table below) for several more weeks above…

Came across some interesting data in an article from the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics which highlighted the reported gap between people unemployed vs. those receiving unemployment insurance (UI). Based on the most recent data there were 23 million people counted as unemployed versus 18 million getting benefits at…

There has been a lot of news around people getting one or more of the extra $300 weekly unemployment checks, part of the enhanced unemployment stimulus programs, but then seeing an extended delay or sudden stoppage of these checks without any notice. This has created a lot of angst and…

With nearly 25 million new and continued unemployment compensation claims it is no surprise that the topic of unemployment benefits, especially as it relates to the 2020 enhanced federally funded pandemic unemployment provisions, have generated a lot of interest. I have been writing extensively over the last few months on…

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJ DOL) via the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DUI) manages the state's unemployment insurance program. This includes retroactive payments for the now expired pandemic unemployment programs. New Jersey ANCHOR property tax rebates Like many states, New Jersey is rolling out a tax…

The IRS recently reported that the bulk of economic stimulus check payments have now been officially distributed. And in many cases the funds have already been used by eligible recipients to buy necessities or splurge on electronics and toys to keep entertained while stuck at home. So for those who…

The NY Department of Labor (DOL) is the main agency tasked with managing the state's unemployment insurance program, including processing claims and paying benefits for the federally funded enhanced UI benefit programs. With the expiry of pandemic unemployment programs, only traditional state unemployment is now available for new claimants. Details…

The Arizona (AZ) Department of Economic Security (DES) is the state agency that manages unemployment insurance programs and payouts, including the enhanced unemployment programs which have been recently extended again per the updates below. Note: DES has mailed 1099-G tax forms to those who received unemployment benefits in 2021. You…

With the expiry of federal enhanced unemployment benefit programs like PUA, PEUC, $300 FPUC and $100 MEUC in all states, there has been considerable chatter around what happens next and if missing or back payments are still being made. While the pandemic unemployment stimulus programs are unlikely to be resurrected…

House democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have passed (208 to 199 on May 15) another stimulus bill in Congress, called the HEROES act, which includes a new round of stimulus check (economic impact) payments of $1,200 per individual and $2,400 for couples. This is the same as the current…