Relates to the election to have federal and/or state income tax deducted and withheld from an individual's unemployment insurance benefits
This bill allows individuals receiving unemployment insurance benefits to choose whether to have federal and state income taxes automatically deducted from their payments. It permits people to select a specific federal withholding amount or opt for a flat four percent state tax deduction, while also enabling them to change their withholding choice at any time. The legislation clarifies that even with these elections in place, recipients may still owe additional taxes when they file their annual returns. This change directly affects unemployed workers by giving them more control over how their benefits are taxed without requiring them to make separate estimated tax payments.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 24, 2026
Last action Apr 24, 2026
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REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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