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This whole conversation makes me feel better about filing. I was worried I wouldn't qualify for much but sounds like the calculation is pretty straightforward once you understand it.
Yeah it's not as complicated as it first seems. The Washington ESD website has a benefit calculator tool too if you want to estimate it yourself.
Thanks for all the info everyone! I've been putting off filing because I didn't understand how it worked. This thread answered most of my questions.
Don't wait too long to file! You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually submit your application.
Filing this weekend for sure. Thanks for the reminder!
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Quick tip: when you report your severance on your weekly claim, make sure you report it in the week you actually received it, not spread out over multiple weeks (unless that's actually how you received it). The timing of when you report it matters for their records.
Mine is being paid out monthly, so I should report each payment in the week I receive it?
Exactly! Report each payment when you actually receive it, not when it was originally allocated or anything like that.
Bottom line from someone who's been through this twice - file your unemployment claim as soon as you're laid off, regardless of severance. Report the severance honestly but don't let it stop you from filing. Better to ask forgiveness than permission with Washington ESD timing rules.
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to file right away. Really appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.
Glad we could help! That's what this community is for - helping each other navigate these confusing systems.
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Just remember that even with tax withholding, you should still keep good records of all your unemployment payments and any work you do on the side. Makes tax filing much easier.
Good point. I should probably start a spreadsheet or something to track everything.
That's exactly what I do. Just a simple spreadsheet with dates, amounts, and any work income. Takes 5 minutes a week but saves hours at tax time.
Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I had no idea unemployment was taxable and I've been on it for 2 months already. Better late than never to get this figured out.
Same boat! This thread has been really eye-opening. Glad I'm not the only one who was confused about this.
Happy to help! It's one of those things they don't explain very well when you first apply. Good luck getting your withholding set up.
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Ravi Choudhury
•Was the agent able to tell you exactly how much you should withhold based on your situation?
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Isabella Silva
•They couldn't give specific tax advice but they explained how the withholding works and helped me understand my options.
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Freya Andersen
Bottom line - unemployment is taxable income, set up withholding if you want it automated, or save money on your own if you prefer to handle it yourself. Don't let it be a surprise come tax time!
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AstroAdventurer
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm going to log in right now and set up the 10% withholding.
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