Unemployment Insurance

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Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Continue
Federal legislation was recently passed which extended the time period for claimants to continue collecting benefits from the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB) programs.

However, in order to continue EB benefits in New Jersey, additional state legislation was required.  This new legislation was recently approved by the New Jersey Legislature and signed into law by Governor Christie on January 17, 2012.

This extension allows for the EB program in New Jersey to continue to be payable through the week ending March 10, 2012.

The new federal legislation does not provide any additional benefits to the current maximum of up to ninety-nine (99) weeks of unemployment.  More information
Information for the UI Debit Card Program

PLEASE NOTE – If you are receiving UI benefits via the Bank of America Prepaid Debit Card, you will not be charged a $5 monthly fee.  The NJ Unemployment Prepaid Debit Card fees found on your Card Holder Agreement are not changing.

Click here for a list of the fees.

For more information click here.
File Unemployment Insurance Claim
File a NJ Unemployment Insurance Claim Online or by telephone.  Special filing instructions for out-of-state residents and for individuals with employment outside of New Jersey.  More
Calculation of Benefits
Information on how benefits are calculated and how factors such as pension or dependency can affect benefit amounts.  More 
Claim Weekly Benefits
Information on how to claim and receive unemployment insurance benefits for a specific calendar week. How to report earnings, eligibility requirements for payments, options for withholding Federal Income Tax (FIT) and for Direct Deposit of benefits.  More

Claim Continued Benefits Online
After Filing Process
Provides information on mailings, appointments, factors which may affect eligibility, special benefit programs and appeal rights.  More
Important Tax Information
For 2011 all New Jersey Unemployment Insurance Benefits are taxable for Federal Income Tax purposes.  Individuals who received Unemployment Insurance Benefits will receive form 1099-G that lists the unemployment insurance benefits that were received in 2011.  The 1099-G form will be mailed in late January 2012.

Note:  Individuals that receive benefits from multiple programs will receive more than one 1099-G form listing the benefit amount for the specific program separately.  More

For more information about assistance being offered to the unemployed consult the new electronic IRS tax center.  Electronic Tax Center for Unemployed.