Thanks so much for the links and your support (((((((( Perna and ECHOES )))))))))))
I'm not sure about being able to collect unemployment. I am under contract as an Independent Contractor and because my stipend falls under the catagory of "difficulty of care", I don't pay taxes on it. I guess I should call an attorney to find out for sure before it gets too late. At least I would know if I would have any income whatsoever coming in or not. *sigh*
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§ 131. Certain foster care payments
(a) General rule
Gross income shall not include amounts received by a foster care provider during the taxable year as qualified foster care payments.
(1) Difficulty of care payments
The term “difficulty of care payments” means payments to individuals which are not described in subsection (b)(1)(B)(i), and which—
(A) are compensation for providing the additional care of a qualified foster individual which is—
(i) required by reason of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap of such individual with respect to which the State has determined that there is a need for additional compensation, and
(ii) provided in the home of the foster care provider, and
(B) are designated by the payor as compensation described in subparagraph (A).
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The above is why I'm not too sure about being able to collect unemployment.
