Unemployment question

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I've been on unemployment for a year as a self-employed person whose business disappeared due to Covid.

I also have done one job for one client and earned the big payment of $85.

Two other clients have recently emailed me asking if I'm still available --- and their jobs are usually not small.

Do I report the $85? And do they cut me off or just deduct that amount from my UI check?

Thanks in advance.

[LakeArenal]

1. I believe they deduct the money. But it extends you UC employment.

At least that’s how it worked in Bush’s recession.

[4Q2u2]

2. Deducted

You are not cut off. Benefits cease when you find gainful employment or the term of the benefits.

[FBaggins]

3. You should report it, but it might not necessarily impact your benefits

Earnings up to 20% of your weekly benefit won't impact what you receive (at least where federal benefits are concerned). Anything above that will reduce the benefit dollar-for-dollar.

[Upthevibe]

4. Are W2's involved?

1090's and those other tax type forms?