Consequences if you keep claiming UI and PUA even after you landed full-time employment

[BugsyPal]

Something is going to be done sooner or later thanks to stories like this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-w...loyment-claims

When (not if) that happens all sorts are going to be trawled in same net.

[Coachnick33]

Originally Posted by JayDubbs77

The answer to the OP's question is repayment or prison. Don't do it.

exactly just dont do it

[kjcolby1978]

Originally Posted by BugsyPal

Something is going to be done sooner or later thanks to stories like this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-w...loyment-claims

When (not if) that happens all sorts are going to be trawled in same net.

those cases in that story are flat out fraud, ie: people claiming benefits under other's names ... those are extreme cases which will most certainly be caught

I think what the OP is talking about is filing a claim after obtaining employment, which should also be caught pretty easily since employers report wages on specific dates

What cant be caught is people working "under the table" etc, while claiming benefits, or at least itd be far more difficult to catch

[Weightlifter]

Originally Posted by kjcolby1978

I think this will vary from state to state... some states will definitely crack down hard and audit, others will probably just be too overwhelmed and not really care, not making this a political debate but the more liberal states will probably be more apt to just let it go... I actually worry I will be audited because I am self employed and filed my benefits in between contract jobs, 1099's dont list any dates of when you earned, they just lump it all together

This was the source of my curiosity. I suspect it is like any other welfare benefits game. Some people know how to game the system and others playing by the rules could miss out.

Personally I’m playing it safe and being honest, but I would like to hear about any of the loopholes.

[myrc60]

The CARES Act provides funds to the states to identify fraud. SC is currently sending audit letters to claimants. They are requesting the same documents claimants have provided in the last year. How many times will a self-employed worker have to submit their tax records?