It's screwed up because we give people a very small amount of income to help them while they are seeking another job and then tax them on that small income. Why

It's screwed up because we give people a very small amount of income to help them while they are seeking another job and then tax them on that small income. Why does it need to be taxed? The max unemployment given per month does not cover rent for most people in a mid to high cost of living area. It just seems insane to decide that that income should be taxed as well.