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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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One last tip - if you need help during the process and can't get through on the phone, sometimes the local WorkSource offices can provide assistance with unemployment claims. They might be able to help answer questions or point you in the right direction.
That's a great backup option to know about. Thanks for mentioning it!
The in-person help can be really valuable, especially if you're dealing with a complicated situation or technical issues with the online system.
Honestly, your situation sounds pretty straightforward for approval. Involuntary separation after 8 months of full-time work should definitely qualify you. The main thing is just being patient with the process and staying on top of your weekly claims while you wait for approval.
Thanks for the encouragement! I feel a lot more confident about applying now.
You've gotten great advice here. Just remember to file those weekly claims even while waiting for approval - that's the part that trips up a lot of first-time filers.
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One thing people forget - if you had taxes withheld from unemployment, that counts toward your total tax payments for the year. Check box 4 on your 1099-G to see if any federal tax was withheld.
Mine shows zero in box 4 since I didn't elect withholding. Guess I'm paying it all now.
Same here. Lesson learned for next time!
For anyone still confused about reaching Washington ESD with tax questions, I had success with Claimyr too. They got me through to someone who could explain exactly how my 1099-G was calculated. Worth checking out their demo video if you're struggling with ESD phone lines.
I might look into that. Still have some questions about my 1099-G amount.
It's at claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Saved me hours of frustration.
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The bottom line is don't wait. I see people on here all the time who waited weeks to file and then regret it. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start getting benefits if you qualify. And if you run into problems, there are resources like Claimyr that can help you get through to an agent.
Thank you everyone! I'm going to file my claim tonight. This has been really helpful.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you run into any issues during the filing process.
One last tip - keep copies of everything. Screenshot your claim confirmation, save emails from Washington ESD, and keep records of all your job search activities. If there are ever any issues with your claim, having documentation will help resolve them faster.
I'll start a folder on my computer for all the unemployment stuff. Thanks for the advice!
Sebastián Stevens
If anyone is still struggling to reach Washington ESD about benefit calculations, I had success with that Claimyr service too. Really straightforward - you just tell them you need to talk to unemployment and they handle getting you through. Wish I'd known about it sooner instead of wasting weeks trying to call.
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Abigail Spencer
•Thanks for the recommendation. I might try that if I can't figure out my calculation issue from the online info.
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Bethany Groves
•Same here, used them last month when I had questions about my monetary redetermination. Super easy process.
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KingKongZilla
Bottom line is Washington ESD uses gross wages from your highest earning quarter in your base period, divides by 26, and caps it at the state maximum. Everything else is just details that complicate the basic formula.
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Abigail Spencer
•This thread has been super helpful. I think I finally understand how they got my number. Thanks everyone!
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Rebecca Johnston
•Glad we could help! The calculation really isn't that complicated once someone explains it clearly.
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