Use this calculator to estimate the total weekly unemployment benefits you could qualify for under the Consolidated Appropriations Act. How Much Weekly Unemployment Might You Receive With The $300 Federal Boost? This calculator shows the average weekly unemployment payment in your state, plus the boost included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act. That means unemployment benefits are always subject to federal taxes, but state taxes on the benefits vary depending on the state in which you reside. The Consolidated Appropriations Act increases the number of weeks you can stay on regular state unemployment benefits to 50 weeks.

Source: Forbes December 28, 2020 17:11 UTC