EDD portal issues - got a bill for late reporting, need advice!
I got a letter in the mail saying I owe money because my portal didn't exist until it was too late. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm freaking out because I can't afford to pay this right now. Any advice on how to handle this situation?
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Ravi Malhotra
Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. Here's what you should do when you call them: ā¢ Explain clearly that you couldn't access the portal ā¢ Ask nicely if they can waive the fee due to the technical issue ā¢ Offer any proof you have of when you tried to use the portal Good luck! Let us know how it goes š¤
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StarSurfer
ā¢Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try that approach. Do you think I should write down what I want to say beforehand?
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Ravi Malhotra
ā¢Absolutely! Writing it down helps a ton. You'll feel more prepared and less likely to forget important points. Plus, you can practice what youre gonna say š
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Freya Christensen
ā¢This is solid advice. I'd add: be super polite but firm. Don't let them push you around, but killing them with kindness often works wonders š
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Omar Hassan
omg i had the EXACT same problem!!! its so frustrating. i spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone. keep trying tho, eventually i got someone who was actually helpful and they waived the fee for me
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Chloe Robinson
Have you tried contacting your local representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster. Worth a shot!
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StarSurfer
ā¢I hadn't thought of that! How do I find out who my local rep is?
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Chloe Robinson
ā¢Just google '[your state] find my representative' and there should be a website where you can enter your address. They usually have contact info right there. Good luck!
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Diego Chavez
This whole system is so broken. Why do we even have to deal with this bs? It's not our fault their tech sucks. š¤¬
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NeonNebula
ā¢Preach! š It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn
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Anastasia Kozlov
ā¢ikr? feels like they make it difficult on purpose sometimes š
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Sean Kelly
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ
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Zara Mirza
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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Sean Kelly
ā¢Yeah, it's totally legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Luca Russo
ā¢20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep...
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Sean Kelly
ā¢I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not having to sit on hold for hours was def worth it
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Nia Harris
Document EVERYTHING. Save screenshots, write down dates and times you tried to access the portal. The more evidence you have, the better your case will be. Trust me, I learned this the hard way š©
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