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thanks everyone for the help! this was stressing me out way more than it needed to
You're welcome! Glad this thread helped multiple people with the same question.
Just filed my claim successfully without the employer account number. Took less than 20 minutes once I stopped worrying about that field. Thanks for all the reassurance!
Great to hear! Now just make sure you file your weekly claims on time and keep up with any job search requirements.
Will do! Already set reminders in my phone for the weekly filing.
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This whole thread has been really helpful. I had no idea about the tax implications when I first filed for unemployment. Glad people are sharing their experiences here.
Same here! I was feeling pretty panicked before but now I have a clear plan forward.
That's what these forums are for! We're all figuring this stuff out together.
Just wanted to mention that if you're still looking for work, job search expenses can sometimes be deductible. Might help offset some of the tax burden from unemployment benefits.
Really? What kind of job search expenses count?
Things like resume services, job fair travel, interview travel, etc. Check with a tax professional though since the rules changed in recent years.
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Just wanted to add that if you do file again and run into any adjudication issues or delays, that Claimyr service that was mentioned earlier can help you get through to Washington ESD faster to resolve problems. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get anyone on the phone until I used their service.
Good to know! I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any delays with my claim processing.
Adjudication delays are so frustrating. Glad you found a way to get through to someone.
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Been on unemployment for 8 weeks now and payments have been reliable every Wednesday. The key things are: file your weekly claim every Sunday, keep up with job search requirements, and report any work accurately. Don't overthink it.
Thanks for the reassurance! I was worried it would be more complicated than that.
It's really not that complicated once you get into the routine. Just stay on top of the weekly filing and you should be fine.
Quick question - does anyone know if holiday weeks affect the payment schedule? Like if Monday is a holiday do payments still come Wednesday?
Good question! I've noticed payments sometimes come Thursday instead of Wednesday during holiday weeks. Not a big delay but worth knowing.
That's helpful to know for planning. I'll keep an eye on that.
Chloe Martin
The key is not to panic. Yes it's stressful but there are options and resources available. You just need to research them and take action.
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Natasha Volkova
•Thanks, I needed to hear that. Time to make a plan instead of just worrying.
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Javier Torres
Final thought - document everything now while you still have benefits. Keep records of your job search, any training you complete, and all communications with Washington ESD. This will be helpful if you need to file a new claim or appeal any decisions later.
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Natasha Volkova
•Great advice. I'll start organizing all my documentation this week.
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Javier Torres
•Good plan. Having everything organized makes any future interactions with Washington ESD much smoother.
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