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Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out to them on Twitter. Sometimes their social media team can help or at least escalate your case.
Here's what worked for me: 1. Go to the ID.ME website 2. Click on 'Forgot Password' 3. Enter your email 4. On the next screen, choose 'I don't have access to this phone number' 5. They'll give you options to verify another way Hope this helps!
lol my brother did this and then complained to me for months when he got hit with a biggg tax bill. dont be like my brother.
Btw just to add one more thing - if you do decide not to withhold, you can make estimated quarterly tax payments to the IRS to avoid a penalty for underpayment. That's what I did when I was on unemployment. It's a bit more work but gives you more flexibility with your money throughout the year.
Update on my situation - I finally got through to DEO with that Claimyr service I mentioned. Turns out there was an earnings discrepancy between what I reported and what my employer reported for my last quarter. The agent was able to resolve it immediately once I explained that I had picked up extra shifts during those weeks. My benefits were released two days later, and I was able to catch up on rent. Don't give up - sometimes these issues can be resolved quickly once you actually get through to the right person.
I've been helping people with DEO issues for a while now, and here's my advice: 1. Try calling right when they open at 7:30am - the queue fills up within minutes 2. Check your CONNECT inbox daily for fact-finding questionnaires - sometimes they send these without notification 3. Make sure ALL your work search activities are logged properly 4. If you have an adjudication issue, be aware they're required by law to resolve it within 21 days, but they rarely meet this requirement 5. If you reach 8 weeks without resolution, contact the DEO Reemployment Assistance Help Center and specifically request an escalation Hang in there - the system is frustrating but persistence usually pays off eventually.
Just checking back - did your payment ever arrive? Mine finally came through this morning, so hopefully yours did too!
Thais Soares
The state Senate got involved and you still don't have answers? That's wild. Our system is so broken, it's not even funny anymore. Hang in there, OP. 💪
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Kai Santiago
•Tell me about it. I thought getting them involved would speed things up, but nope. Still stuck in limbo 🙃
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Nalani Liu
Pro tip: Next time you call, ask to speak with a tier 2 representative. They usually have more authority to make changes and give you real answers. Don't let them brush you off!
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Axel Bourke
•This! 👆 Tier 2 reps are the real MVPs. They've saved my butt more than once.
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