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One more thing - if you had any federal taxes withheld from your unemployment benefits, that will show up on your 1099-G too. So you'll get credit for whatever was already withheld when you file your return.
That's good to know. I didn't have any withheld but I'll remember that for next year if I'm still collecting.
Yeah the 1099-G shows total benefits in one box and federal taxes withheld in another box. Pretty straightforward.
Bottom line: yes you pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits, no you don't pay state taxes in Washington, and you should set up withholding if you're still collecting. Plan to owe around 15-20% of your total benefits if you didn't have withholding.
Perfect summary, thanks! I feel much better understanding what to expect now.
Agreed, this thread was really helpful. I was in the same boat as OP and now I know what to do.
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If anyone else is in the same boat as OP, just remember that Washington ESD is required to process claims within a reasonable timeframe. If it's been more than 6 weeks without any communication, that's when you should definitely try to get in touch with them.
And if you need to reach them, seriously consider using Claimyr to avoid the phone line nightmare. Made such a difference for me when I needed to follow up on my claim.
Good to know there's a timeline for when to be concerned. I'll give it a few more weeks before worrying too much.
hang in there OP, the waiting sucks but once it goes through you'll be glad you stuck with it. washington esd benefits are pretty decent compared to some other states
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to stay positive about the whole process.
That's the right mindset. The initial wait is tough but the system does work for most people eventually.
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If your employer contests your claim (says you were fired for misconduct or quit voluntarily), be prepared to provide documentation proving otherwise. Save emails, performance reviews, anything that supports your version of events.
I'm being laid off due to budget cuts so hopefully that won't be an issue, but good to know.
Layoffs are usually straightforward, but it's always good to be prepared just in case.
Last thing - don't ignore any mail or messages from Washington ESD. Even if it looks like junk mail, open it. Missing a deadline or failing to respond can mess up your benefits big time.
Will do! Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. Feeling much more prepared now.
Good luck with everything! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine.
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Also worth mentioning - if you have any issues with your payment not showing up, that's when services like Claimyr become really valuable. They can help you get through to Washington ESD to figure out what's wrong.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any payment issues.
Good to have that as a backup option when the phones are impossible
Logan Stewart
UPDATE: Just got my payment! It showed up this morning exactly like everyone said it would. Thanks for all the reassurance and advice in this thread!
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Isaac Wright
•So happy for you! This gives me hope that mine will show up soon too.
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Sofia Price
•Perfect! That's the normal timeline. Should be smooth sailing from here on out.
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Mikayla Brown
Great to see a success story! For anyone else reading this thread later - the 2-3 business day timeline mentioned here is pretty accurate for Washington ESD payments once your weekly claims are processed.
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Sean Matthews
•This whole thread should be pinned for new claimants. Really helpful info here.
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Mateo Warren
•Definitely! I wish I had found something like this when I was panicking yesterday.
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