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Unemployment Income and Chapter 7 Means Test calculation.

Asked over 2 years ago - San Diego, CA

Regarding Chapter 7 Means Test calculation, what factors need to be considered regarding
whether to claim unemployment compensation as a benefit under the Social Security Act?
Who can/cannot claim unempoyment benefits under the Social Security Act?
What types of situations would you not be able to - or want to - claim unemployment benefits under the Social Security Act?

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Pertaining to 'current monthly income', when is unemployment compensation considered to not be a benefit under the Social Security Act?

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Jeffrey Daniel Larkin

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Answered over 2 years ago. Bankruptcy Attorney in Carlsbad, CA.

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Unemployment compensation is going to be considered income on the means test. They are generally State benefits, not benefits under the Social Security Act and therefore income that needs to be factored into the test.

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