Yes, you can be able to file and collect your unemployment claims if you owe the government. The fact that you are unemployed is enough reason to put your debt on hold. If you are not working, how are you going to get the money with which you can pay the debt?
Well, this may depend on States. Even when the unemployment scheme follows the agreement between the federal and state government, it is administered by the state government. Therefore, the rules regarding what you may be eligible to collect as your unemployment benefits when you owe money may depend on your state. You have just a way to find out; file for an unemployment claim.
Yes, the best way you can find out whether you are still eligible to file unemployment claims while you owe money is to file for the benefits. Apply as soon as you can after you stopped working. A lot of people collect their unemployment claims even when they work and get paid as independent contractors covered by a Form 1099 or under the table in cash. When you file for your unemployment benefits as usual, the Department of Labour will review your claim for benefits and decide if you are eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.
In order to help improve on your chances of getting the benefits, you must:
- have a valid reason for not working
- have earned a minimum amount of money within a certain period of time
- be available to work
- be actively looking for a job.
In a situation where all these facts are clearly stated and proved where demanded, nobody or state will hold you accountable to your debt while you have no means of paying them. You are considered financially incapacitated and your benefits will still be given to you when you file. However, you must clear the debt, once you start working.
Well, this may depend on States. Even when the unemployment scheme follows the agreement between the federal and state government, it is administered by the state government. Therefore, the rules regarding what you may be eligible to collect as your unemployment benefits when you owe money may depend on your state. You have just a way to find out; file for an unemployment claim.
Yes, the best way you can find out whether you are still eligible to file unemployment claims while you owe money is to file for the benefits. Apply as soon as you can after you stopped working. A lot of people collect their unemployment claims even when they work and get paid as independent contractors covered by a Form 1099 or under the table in cash. When you file for your unemployment benefits as usual, the Department of Labour will review your claim for benefits and decide if you are eligible for unemployment compensation benefits.
In order to help improve on your chances of getting the benefits, you must:
- have a valid reason for not working
- have earned a minimum amount of money within a certain period of time
- be available to work
- be actively looking for a job.
In a situation where all these facts are clearly stated and proved where demanded, nobody or state will hold you accountable to your debt while you have no means of paying them. You are considered financially incapacitated and your benefits will still be given to you when you file. However, you must clear the debt, once you start working.
