Claiming dance while on unemployment?
I have been taking unemployment from my job I just got laid off from 6 months ago. I figure free money plus dancing. I am just afraid if I claim both if I will get cought for earning income and lying to the government. I want proof of my income because I am moving and I will need to meet income requirements.
Re: Claiming dance while on unemployment?
Well you can't have both and yes. it is fraud
Re: Claiming dance while on unemployment?
In NYS if you were to get caught , you'd have to repay the entire UI and you'd get convicted of fraud. You'd never get on UI again and you'd be imprisoned.
Good luck not getting caught or being traced down.
Re: Claiming dance while on unemployment?
I won't be claiming it then. Thanks
Re: Claiming dance while on unemployment?
Keep in mind the ways you will get caught:
If your club issues a 1099 on funny money
If your club made you sign an I-9 when you were hired
If you have a bank account you put money into
If you buy a money order over $700 or have a pattern of buying money orders
If you are paying your credit card, utility, bank loans regularly, which is more than your unemployment check.
Seriously. Do the right thing. The universe has a way of getting even with people who cut corners illegally.