DUA Approval: What's Next? Self-Employed Income Verification for EDD?
Hey everyone, I just got approved for DUA and I'm wondering what happens next. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for payments to start? Also, I'm self-employed and I'm not sure how to verify my income. The application didn't ask for it, so where do I submit this info? Any help would be appreciated!
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Ethan Davis
Congrats on getting approved! Here's what you can expect: • You'll get a notice with your benefit amount and payment schedule • Payments typically start within a week after approval • For self-employed income verification, you can use tax returns, 1099 forms, bank statements, or invoices • Submit these documents through the EDD online portal or by mail (check with an agent for their preference) Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Aisha Abdullah
•Thanks so much for the detailed info! Do you know if there's a specific section in the online portal for uploading self-employment documents?
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Ethan Davis
•You're welcome! I'm not 100% sure, but I think there should be a section for additional documents or income verification. If you can't find it, try calling EDD directly. They can guide you through the process.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Just a heads up, the online portal can be a bit glitchy sometimes. If you have trouble uploading, don't panic. You can always mail the documents as a backup plan.
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Carmen Ortiz
ugh, the EDD system is such a mess 🤮 I've been trying to verify my income for weeks and keep getting ghosted. good luck!
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MidnightRider
•Same here! Its like they dont even want to help us. I've left so many voicemails I could write a book 📚
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Andre Laurent
•Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Carmen Ortiz
•Tried that, still no luck. feels like im playin the lottery everytime i dial 🎰
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Zoe Papadopoulos
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Jamal Washington
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Yep, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Mei Wong
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken 😤
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•I get it, but think about how much your time is worth. For me, not spending hours on hold was totally worth it.
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Liam Fitzgerald
Quick tip: make sure you keep ALL your income docs organized. I learned the hard way that they might ask for additional proof later. Better to have too much than not enough!
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PixelWarrior
Anyone know if DUA benefits are taxable? I don't wanna get hit with a surprise tax bill next year 😰
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Amara Adebayo
•Yep, they are taxable. You can choose to have taxes withheld now or pay them later. I'd recommend withholding if you can afford it.
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PixelWarrior
•Oof, thanks for the heads up. Guess I'll opt for withholding. Better safe than sorry!
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Giovanni Rossi
Pro tip: if ur having trouble getting thru on the phone, try contacting ur local state representative. They sometimes have special channels to EDD and can help speed things up.
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Fatima Al-Mansour
•This! 💯 My rep's office was super helpful when I was stuck in verification limbo for weeks.
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Dylan Evans
Does anyone know if gig work counts as self-employment for DUA? I do Uber and Doordash on the side and idk if I should include that income 🤔
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Sofia Gomez
•Pretty sure it does. You get 1099s for those jobs, right? That's considered self-employment income.
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Dylan Evans
•Ah, gotcha. Thanks! Guess I better dig up those 1099s then 😅
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Zoe Wang
Congrats on the DUA approval! 🎉 Just to add to what others have said - when you submit your self-employment docs, make sure they clearly show your name and the income period. I had to resubmit mine because my bank statements didn't have clear dates. Also, if you're doing gig work like Uber/DoorDash, those definitely count as self-employment income. Keep copies of everything you submit - EDD has a habit of "losing" documents sometimes. Good luck with the process!
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Fiona Sand
•This is super helpful advice! I just got approved for DUA too and was wondering about the document requirements. Quick question - when you say "clearly show your name and the income period," do you mean like monthly bank statements or can I submit quarterly summaries? Also, did you have any issues with the online portal timing out during uploads? I keep hearing horror stories about that 😬
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