Do you file taxes in California if you've collected unemployment?

Answer 1

Yes. The form 540EZ instructions line Line 14 -- Unemployment Compensation Enter unemployment compensation and/or Paid Family Leave Insurance benefits reported on federal Form's 1099-G, box 1. These types of income are not taxed by California and should not be included in the total on line 16.

Answer 2

Yes. The first 2400 of taxable unemployment compensation that you received in the tax year 2009 is subtracted from your total amount received during the year and the remainder is entered on the line on the 1040 tax form that you are using for unemployment benefits 1040 line 19, 1040A line 13 and 1040EZ line 3.