Home Site Map Contact Us Benefit Online Services Benefit Forms & Publications  
"" Index
"" Introduction
"" How Do I Qualify?
"" How Much Do I Get?
"" How Long Can I Get Benefits?
"" Waiting Period
"" Claiming Unemployment Benefits
"" Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits
"" Earnings Test
"" Claiming Sickness Benefits
Taxation of Unemployment-Sickness Benefits
  "" Text Version
  "" Notes
RELATED LINKS
'' Employee & Spouse Benefits
'' Survivor Benefits & Other Info
'' Office of the Labor Member
Office of the Labor Member
Informational Conference Program
Unemployment and Sickness Benefits
Taxation of Unemployment-Sickness Benefits - Slide 10

Taxation of Unemployment-Sickness Benefits

Text Version:

Taxation of Unemployment-Sickness Benefits

  • All unemployment benefits are subject to Federal income tax.
  • Sickness benefits resulting from on-the-job injury are not taxable. All other sickness benefits are taxable.
  • Unemployment and sickness benefits are not subject to State income tax.

Notes:

  • Railroad employees with questions regarding potential tax liability should contact the Internal Revenue Service for advice or assistance.

Privacy Policy Policies & Links Freedom of Information Act No FEAR Act Data Frequently Asked Questions About Us

Link to USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal. U.S. Railroad Retirement Board RRB Seal links to home page
844 North Rush Street
Chicago Illinois, 60611-2092
Telephone: (312) 751-7139 TTY: (312) 751-4701
Contact an RRB office near you
     
     
Date posted: 08/20/2008
Date updated: 02/21/2006