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did they give u a direct number to call them back if theres any problems with ur payment? im thinking of leaving a note on my door so i dont miss their call lol
No, and that was the frustrating part! They called from a blocked number and didn't leave any direct way to reach them again. Definitely keep your phone with you at all times - I almost missed the call because I was in the shower!
MY ACCOUNT SAYS THE EXACT SAME THING! Pending for no reason since January and my landlord is threatening eviction. I can't even get through the phone system to talk to a real person. I've sent 12 messages through the online portal and gotten zero responses. Did they tell you why yours was held up for so long? Was there something specific you did that finally got them to call you?
They didn't really explain much other than saying there was a "verification issue" with my employer. I didn't do anything special - the call was completely unexpected. I had given up hope of ever getting through to anyone. Hang in there!
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Anybody else think it's crazy we're all still using these KeyBank cards in 2025? Most states switched to better options years ago.
Update us when your card starts working! I'm curious if it will take the full 72 hours or less. My guess is you'll have access by tomorrow.
IT'S WORKING!! Just tried making a small purchase like someone suggested and it went through! So in total it took about 60 hours from when the deposit showed up. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions!
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If anyone is having trouble getting through to the NY Tax Department about this issue, I recently discovered a service called Claimyr that helps you get through to agents quickly. I was trying for days with no luck, but with Claimyr I got through in about 15 minutes. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE They basically call and wait on hold for you, then call you when an agent is on the line. Really helpful when dealing with these time-sensitive tax issues.
Does this actually work? Seems too good to be true after spending HOURS trying to reach someone.
Yes, it really works. I was skeptical too but was desperate after multiple failed attempts. You do have to provide your phone number so they can call you when they get through, but it saved me hours of frustration.
Update: I finally got through to the tax department (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above - worked great). They confirmed I do owe the tax but said I can set up a payment plan. The agent also said I could request penalty abatement by writing a letter explaining I was confused by the federal exclusion. Still not happy about this but at least I know what I'm dealing with now. Thanks everyone for your help!
Glad you got it resolved! For anyone else in this situation, make sure to get the payment plan in writing and keep records of all your communications with the tax department.
good to know! gonna try to call them tomorrow
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if it goes longer than a week you might need to call them. my cousin had to wait almost 2 weeks once and it turned out there was some flag on his account cuz the new bank was out of state or something weird
2 weeks?? that's crazy!! the unemployment system is such a mess
UPDATE: My payment just hit my new account this morning! It took exactly 6 business days from when I changed my bank info. Thanks everyone for the reassurance - you were all right that I just needed to wait. I wish the NYSDOL website had explained this delay period when I made the change. Would have saved me a lot of stress!
Great news! Glad it worked out. This is definitely something NYSDOL should communicate better during the bank change process.
Excellent! Always good to hear when things resolve themselves. For future reference, any changes to your claim (address, bank info, etc.) typically have a processing delay. Just part of dealing with government systems unfortunately.
Ryan Kim
Just to clarify on the refiling process: Mark your calendar for September 20th. Not the 19th (your BYE date) but the day after. Log in early that morning to file your new claim. Have all your employment information from the past 18 months ready, including any part-time work. For the student question, the most important thing is to show that school doesn't interfere with your ability to search for and accept suitable full-time work. Online classes are definitely viewed more favorably since they offer flexibility. Night classes are also generally acceptable since they don't conflict with typical business hours. Don't volunteer too much information about your student status unless directly asked. Answer honestly but concisely.
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Daniela Rossi
•Thank you! I'll definitely wait until 9/20 to file. And good tip about not volunteering too much info - I tend to overshare when I'm nervous.
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Zoe Walker
btw if the system isnt letting u certify this week call them right away. might be an issue with ur account that needs fixing before ur BYE date
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Maria Gonzalez
•This is actually good advice. If the system is giving you errors BEFORE your BYE date, that could be a separate issue that might continue even after you refile.
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