Once you establish a claim, it lasts for 52 weeks. During that time you can claim up to 26 full weekly payments. If you receive partial payments because of part-time employment you can receive more than 26 weekly payments during your 52 week claim year. The number of weeks you can claim during the 52 weeks depends on your total wages during your base period. Part-time work will affect your benefit amount, but you may still be eligible for a partial check if you earn less than your weekly benefit amount.
Unemployment benefits are taxable .
You should contact the IRS for complete information. At the end of the tax year in which you received benefits, the Unemployment Insurance Division will send you a 1099 form which specifies the amount of benefits you received that tax year.