Department of Labor

Have you received a recent notice from the IRS or the New York State Tax Department about your tax refunds being used to repay your unemployment insurance debt? If so, please note that our agency may not receive these amounts for several weeks. If the amounts taken are more than what you owe, you will receive a refund from us. Please allow at least six weeks from the notice date for our office to issue your refund. Refunds will be paid to your Unemployment Insurance benefits card or bank account depending on the payment method associated with your prior claim. Thank you.

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