Unemployment benefits are taxable income and are subject to both Federal Income Tax and State Income Tax where applicable. Each January, TWC mails IRS Form 1099-G to all claimants who were paid benefits in the previous tax year. You can also get your 1099-G information online or by phone.
An overpayment is caused when TWC pays unemployment benefits that you were not eligible to receive. State law requires TWC to recover all unemployment benefits overpayments.
Find an overview of communications an applicant can expect to receive after filing for benefits. It takes about four weeks from the date you apply for benefits to know if you are eligible for benefits.
Overview of the unemployment benefits law and process for employers
The Unemployment Tax program collects wage information and unemployment taxes from employers. The wage information determines the amount of unemployment benefits claimants may receive. Unemployment taxes are used to pay unemployment benefits.
If you lost your job because of federal workforce reduction or reorganization, you can apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you become unemployed. TWC will investigate the reasons for your job loss and determine if you are eligible for benefits.
Find information about scams involving TWC programs. When TWC finds out about a scam, a summary of that scam is posted on this page.
Learn about the ongoing eligibility requirements for receiving unemployment benefits. To continue to be eligible for unemployment benefits, you must be totally or partially unemployed (working part time) and meet all of our requirements.
This page provides information on managing your unemployment benefits password and PIN.