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One more thing - if you forget to file your weekly claim, you might be able to file it late but you'll need to call Washington ESD to explain why. Better to just set that reminder and not risk it.
Definitely setting multiple reminders. Don't want to risk missing a week.
I missed one week early on and had to call to get it sorted out. Was a hassle but they did allow the late filing.
The whole process gets easier once you've done it a few times. First couple weeks I was paranoid about every question, now it takes me like 5 minutes to complete my weekly certification.
Looking forward to it becoming routine. Right now everything feels overwhelming.
Totally understandable. Losing your job is stressful enough without having to navigate government bureaucracy.
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Just to add - make sure you're honest on your applications about previous claims if they ask. Washington ESD has records of all your past claims anyway, so transparency is always the best policy.
Do they specifically ask about previous claims on the application? I don't remember seeing that question.
They might not ask directly, but they have access to your full UI history in their system. Just be truthful if any questions come up.
Thanks everyone for all the info! Sounds like I was worrying about nothing. Going to go ahead and file my claim if I end up getting laid off. Good to know there's no arbitrary limit on how many times you can use unemployment benefits.
Good luck with your situation! Remember to file as soon as possible after your last day of work to avoid any delays in benefits.
Hope it works out for you. The system is there for exactly these situations, so don't hesitate to use it if you need it.
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does anyone know if the child tax credit or other credits help offset the taxes owed on unemployment? trying to figure out how much i might actually owe
Yes, all your normal tax credits and deductions still apply. The unemployment income just gets added to your other income to determine your total tax liability.
ok that helps, maybe it wont be as bad as i thought
Final update: talked to a tax preparer and based on my income level, I'll owe about $1,200 in additional federal taxes on my unemployment benefits. Not great but manageable. Definitely going to elect tax withholding if I ever need to file for UI again.
Good that you got professional advice. It's always better to know what you're dealing with ahead of time.
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One more Claimyr success story - used it yesterday to ask about a missing payment from two weeks ago. Turns out there was a system glitch and they reprocessed it while I was on the call. Would have taken forever to figure that out on my own.
Okay I'm convinced. Going to try it next time I have an issue instead of wasting hours on hold.
Smart move. The video demo really shows how much easier it is than the regular phone system.
Bottom line for anyone just starting: file your weekly claim by Sunday night, expect deposit Wednesday-Friday depending on your bank, and don't stress if the first payment takes longer. After a few weeks you'll know your bank's exact timing.
agreed, wish i had found this info when i first started claiming
thanks everyone for all the tips!
Giovanni Mancini
This whole thread has been super helpful! I was stressing about the benefit amount but it sounds like if you made decent money, the calculation usually works out to something reasonable.
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Freya Pedersen
•Agreed! I feel much better about filing my claim now.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•Same here. I was putting off filing because I was worried about the whole process.
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Dylan Cooper
One last thing to remember - your benefit year lasts for 52 weeks from when you first file, but you only get up to 26 weeks of actual payments (unless extended benefits kick in). So the weekly amount matters, but so does timing when you file.
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Dylan Cooper
•Yes, definitely don't wait. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file your claim.
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Sofia Morales
•Wish someone had told me that earlier. I waited 3 weeks to file and lost out on those benefit payments.
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