EDD sent DE 429D showing zero income but I have earnings - How to dispute?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I just got a DE 429D form showing my income as zero, but I actually had earnings during that period. I've got paystubs and bank statements from December to June to prove it. Has anyone dealt with this before? What's the best way to dispute this and get it corrected?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve EDD reporting zero income incorrectly, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic4egVFHO_8
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Effie Alexander
Ugh, been there done that. The EDD system is such a mess 🤦♂️ Here's what worked for me: 1. Call them ASAP. Like, yesterday. 2. Have all your docs ready - paystubs, bank statements, everything. 3. Be super clear about the dates and amounts. 4. Ask them to confirm what they're gonna do next. 5. Follow up if you don't hear back in a week. Good luck, OP! The system's a pain, but don't give up!
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Melissa Lin
•This is solid advice. I'd add: take notes during the call, including the name of who you spoke to. It helps if you need to follow up later.
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Lydia Santiago
•Calling them is easier said than done tho. I spent HOURS trying to get through 😫
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Effie Alexander
•True that. It's like trying to win the lottery sometimes. But keep at it, it's worth the hassle in the end.
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Romeo Quest
I found a way to actually 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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Val Rossi
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Eve Freeman
•20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.
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Romeo Quest
•I get the skepticism, but honestly, after spending days trying to get through, it was worth every penny. Saved me so much time and stress.
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Clarissa Flair
•How long did you have to wait once they connected you?
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Romeo Quest
•Not long at all. Maybe like 30 seconds? The agent was already there when I picked up.
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Caden Turner
have you tried faxing your documents? sometimes that works better than calling. just make sure to include a cover sheet with your claim number and explanation
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McKenzie Shade
This happened to me last year. Turns out my employer messed up their reporting. You might wanna check with your company's HR to make sure they submitted everything correctly.
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Hugh Intensity
•Oh man, I didn't even think of that. I'll def give HR a call tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!
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McKenzie Shade
•No prob! Hope it helps. Let us know how it goes!
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Harmony Love
edd is such a joke fr 🤡 they cant even get basic income right smh
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Rudy Cenizo
•Fr fr 💯 whole system needs an overhaul
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Natalie Khan
Hey OP, quick question - are you sure the dates on the DE 429D form match the period you're talking about? Sometimes they send these for specific quarters and it might not include all your work periods.
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Hugh Intensity
•You know what, I'm not 100% sure. I'll double check that. Good catch!
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Daryl Bright
I've been dealing with EDD for 3 months now over a similar issue. Here's my advice: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online message. You never know when you'll need to reference something. And don't be afraid to escalate if you're not getting anywhere with the regular reps.
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Sara Unger
Just went through this exact same thing a few months ago! Definitely start with checking your employer's quarterly wage reports like McKenzie mentioned - that was my issue too. If that doesn't pan out, I'd recommend sending a written appeal with copies of your paystubs attached rather than just calling. The written trail helps a lot if you need to escalate later. Also, keep photocopies of everything you send them because stuff has a way of "getting lost" in their system. Hang in there, it's frustrating but totally fixable!
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Carlos Mendoza
•This is really helpful advice! I'm going through something similar right now and the written appeal route sounds like a smart move. Did you have to wait long for them to process it once you sent everything in?
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Freya Thomsen
•@Sara Unger How long did the written appeal process take for you? I m'dealing with a similar wage reporting error and trying to figure out if I should go the phone route or written appeal first. Also, did you send it certified mail or just regular mail?
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Grace Durand
•@Sara Unger @Carlos Mendoza I went through something similar last year and definitely second the written appeal approach. From my experience, it took about 4-6 weeks to get a response, but it was way more thorough than the phone runaround. I sent mine certified mail with return receipt - cost a few extra bucks but gave me proof they received it. Also pro tip: include a timeline of events with dates in your appeal letter. It really helps them understand the full picture. The waiting sucks but it s worth'doing it right the first time!
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