Seems odd to be worried about your taxes, when worrying about your house payment, and making ends meet are a concern every waking minute.
The truth is, you may be able to deduct $2400.00 from you unemployment benefits that have been paid to you. Remember to consult a tax professional.
Keep track of the efforts you have made to find a job too. You might find you can deduct those job search costs as well. Keep your receipts and document your efforts. Your tax professional will be able to give you the proper requirements to qualify for these little know deductions.
Michigan still rates number 1 as the national leading state of unemployed and under employed.
The last thing you want to do is worry about your tax return. Not all that long from now it will be tax time, April 15th. Because you didn't have a job doesn't mean you shouldn't or don't have to file a tax return.
Here are some hints to stretch your dollar.
You may be short on cash to get your taxes done...some firms offer free tax preparations for those that are unemployed. You may also find help at local churches...yes churches. Some have had church members get certified to prepare taxes for free.
Check locally...online or as your tax professional for a tax preparation program in your area.
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