💼 Unemployment Benefit Calculator
Calculate your unemployment benefits - CARES Act
Your regular state unemployment benefit per week
CARES Act provided $600/week for up to 13 weeks (March - July 2020)
How to Use This Calculator
Enter Your Weekly State Benefit
Input your regular weekly unemployment benefit amount from your state. This varies by state and your previous earnings.
Enter Number of Weeks
Enter the number of weeks you'll receive unemployment benefits. The CARES Act provided $600/week federal supplement for up to 13 weeks (March - July 2020).
Review Results
See your total unemployment benefits including state benefits and the federal $600/week supplement under the CARES Act.
Formula
Total Benefits = State Benefits + Federal Supplement
State Benefits = Weekly State Benefit × Number of Weeks
Federal Supplement = $600 × Min(Weeks, 13)
CARES Act Benefits:
• Federal Supplement: $600/week for up to 13 weeks (March 27 - July 31, 2020)
• Extended Benefits: Up to 39 weeks total unemployment eligibility
• PUA: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for gig workers and self-employed
Example Calculation:
If weekly state benefit is $400, for 13 weeks:
• State benefits = $400 × 13 = $5,200
• Federal supplement = $600 × 13 = $7,800
• Total benefits = $5,200 + $7,800 = $13,000
• Average weekly benefit = $13,000 ÷ 13 = $1,000/week
About Unemployment Benefit Calculator - CARES Act
This calculator helps you estimate your unemployment benefits under the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). The CARES Act provided a $600 per week federal supplement to state unemployment benefits for up to 13 weeks (from March 27 to July 31, 2020). This supplement was in addition to regular state unemployment benefits, significantly increasing the total weekly benefit amount for eligible workers.
When to Use This Calculator
- Unemployment Planning: Estimate total unemployment benefits during CARES Act period
- Financial Planning: Plan your finances while on unemployment
- Budget Planning: Understand your weekly and total benefit amounts
- Retroactive Calculation: Calculate benefits for the CARES Act period
CARES Act Unemployment Provisions
- $600/week Federal Supplement: Added to state benefits for up to 13 weeks
- Extended Benefits: Extended unemployment eligibility to up to 39 weeks
- PUA Program: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for gig workers and self-employed
- FPUC: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ($600/week supplement)
Why Use Our Calculator?
- ✅ Accurate Calculation: Precise benefit calculation with federal supplement
- ✅ Total Benefits: See combined state and federal benefits
- ✅ Weekly Breakdown: Understand weekly benefit amounts
- ✅ Historical Reference: Calculate benefits for CARES Act period
- ✅ 100% Free: No registration or payment required
Frequently Asked Questions
How much was the CARES Act unemployment supplement?
The CARES Act provided a $600 per week federal supplement to state unemployment benefits. This was paid in addition to your regular state unemployment benefit for up to 13 weeks (from March 27 to July 31, 2020).
Was the $600 supplement taxable?
Yes, the $600 federal supplement was taxable income, just like regular unemployment benefits. You could choose to have taxes withheld from your unemployment payments.
Who was eligible for the CARES Act unemployment benefits?
The CARES Act expanded unemployment eligibility to include gig workers, self-employed individuals, and others who typically wouldn't qualify for traditional unemployment benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
How long did the $600 supplement last?
The $600 per week federal supplement was available from March 27, 2020 through July 31, 2020, for up to 13 weeks of unemployment benefits. After that, only regular state unemployment benefits were paid.