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One thing nobody mentioned - if you get approved for UI, you'll need to report any severance pay or vacation payout you receive. That can affect your benefit timing. Just something to keep in mind.
I don't think I'll get any severance since I'm being fired, but good to know about vacation pay.
Yeah, they have to pay out accrued vacation in Washington, so just make sure to report it when you file your weekly claims.
Bottom line - file your claim as soon as you're terminated, be completely honest about what happened, keep all your documentation, and don't panic if it goes to adjudication. Most non-misconduct cases get approved eventually, it just takes time.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Feeling a lot less panicked about this whole situation now. Will definitely file right away if/when it happens.
Good luck! The system can be frustrating but it does work most of the time for legitimate claims.
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Update us when you get it sorted out! I'm curious if it was just a delay or an actual problem.
Will do! Going to try calling through that Claimyr service right now.
UPDATE: Used Claimyr and got through to Washington ESD in about 10 minutes! Agent found my payment was held up in their verification system even though nothing showed in my account. She released it and said I should have the money by tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone for the help, especially those who mentioned Claimyr!
Good resolution. It's frustrating that verification holds don't always show up in the account interface.
So happy you got it figured out!
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The whole process is actually pretty simple once you get started. File your initial claim online, wait for approval, then file weekly claims every week while looking for work. The hardest part is usually just the waiting and dealing with any issues that come up.
Thanks everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck! The system works despite all the complaints. Just be patient and persistent if you run into any snags.
Last bit of advice - keep copies of everything! Screenshot your weekly claims before submitting, save confirmation numbers, and document all your job search activities. If there are ever any issues, having good records will save you a lot of headaches.
Will do! I'm pretty organized so I'll set up a folder to keep track of everything.
Smart approach! Organization definitely helps when dealing with any government benefits program.
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The real key is making sure you file your weekly claims consistently and meet all the job search requirements. Miss a week or mess up the requirements and you can lose benefits entirely.
When do you typically file the weekly claims? Is there a specific day?
You file for the previous week, and most people file Sunday through Tuesday for the week that just ended. Don't wait too long or you might miss the deadline.
Brooklyn Knight
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
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Miles Hammonds
•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.
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Brooklyn Knight
•ok that helps, maybe it wont be as bad as i thought
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Abigail Spencer
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.
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Logan Chiang
•Good that you got professional advice. It's always better to know what you're dealing with ahead of time.
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PrinceJoe
•At least now you know for the future. And if you need to contact Washington ESD about withholding or other issues, remember that Claimyr option - saves a lot of headache trying to get through their phone system.
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