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Actually tried calling Washington ESD about this tax question months ago and could never get through. Finally used that Claimyr thing and got connected to someone within like 20 minutes. They explained the whole tax situation and helped me set up withholding for my remaining claims. Definitely worth it if you're tired of the runaround.
That's the second person who mentioned that service. Might have to look into it since I still have questions about how this all works.
Same experience here - couldn't get through the regular way but Claimyr worked great. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to understand this stuff.
Don't forget that if you had a bunch of job search expenses while you were unemployed - gas for interviews, new clothes, resume printing, etc. - some of those might be deductible and could help reduce what you owe.
Really? I definitely spent money on interview clothes and gas driving to job fairs. How do you claim those?
You'd need to itemize deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, so it only helps if your total itemized deductions are more than the standard amount. But keep those receipts just in case!
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Bottom line: the system works pretty well now, just avoid the Sunday evening rush. File when it's convenient for you, but leave time to deal with any unexpected issues before the deadline.
This thread has been super helpful! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Great summary. The main thing is just not waiting until the last minute to file.
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The bottom line is that extended unemployment like we had during COVID is not available right now. Your options are: 1) file a new regular claim if you have sufficient work history, 2) look into other assistance programs, or 3) find employment before your current benefits end. I'd suggest pursuing all three simultaneously.
That's a great summary. I feel like I have a much clearer picture now of what I need to do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
One last tip - if you end up talking to Washington ESD about a potential new claim, ask them to explain exactly how they calculated your eligibility. Sometimes there are wages or work periods they might miss on first review, and you want to make sure they're considering all your qualifying employment.
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I think I'm going to look into that Claimyr service. Sounds like it could save me a lot of hassle.
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One more thing - if you get denied initially, don't give up! You can appeal the decision. Sometimes Washington ESD makes mistakes or doesn't have complete information. The appeal process gives you a chance to provide additional documentation or clarify your situation.
Good to know there's an appeal process if something goes wrong.
Yes, and you usually have 30 days to file an appeal after getting a denial notice.
APPLY NOW! Seriously, stop overthinking it. The worst case scenario is they say no and you're in the same position you're in now. Best case, you get approved and start receiving benefits. There's literally no downside to applying.
Good luck! Hope everything works out for you.
Let us know how it goes! Always good to hear success stories.
Jayden Hill
The percentage question is really asking the wrong thing. What matters is can you pay rent and buy food on what they give you. For some people 40% is plenty, for others 80% wouldn't be enough.
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Angelica Smith
•True. I think with unemployment plus being more careful about spending, I should be able to make it work.
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LordCommander
Bottom line: Washington ESD unemployment benefits are calculated based on your quarterly earnings, not a simple percentage of annual income. Most people get somewhere between 40-50% of their weekly wages, but there's a cap at $999/week. File as soon as you can and don't stress too much about the exact amount until you get your determination letter.
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Angelica Smith
•Perfect summary. Thanks to everyone who helped explain this! Going to file my claim tomorrow.
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