What happens to federal unemployment benefits after the summer? Here's what we know

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : First, it's important to know that the IRS treats unemployment insurance as income, which means it's subject to taxation.
44% : Some 13 million taxpayers who received jobless benefits last year and paid taxes on the money are eligible, though not everyone will receive a refund depending on past-due debt.
43% : In most cases, the state can withhold taxes like a typical paycheck.

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