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Just to add - the 1099-G will also include any overpayments you had to pay back during the year, which reduces your taxable income. So keep track of any overpayment notices from Washington ESD.
That's helpful to know. I haven't had any overpayments thankfully, but good to be aware of.
Yeah, I had to pay back $200 last year due to an error and it showed up on my 1099-G as a reduction.
For anyone still reading this - you can also check your year-to-date withholding amounts in your Washington ESD account. It's under the payment history section. Helps you keep track of how much has been withheld for taxes.
Perfect! I'll check that out when I log in to set up my withholding. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm going to go turn on withholding right now too.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I think I understand my benefit calculation now. Going to double-check my wage history and make sure everything looks correct before my first weekly claim filing.
Glad we could help! Make sure to file your weekly claims on time and keep track of your job search activities.
Will do! This forum has been way more helpful than the Washington ESD website.
For anyone who might find this thread later - I used Claimyr one more time to verify my benefit calculation and the agent walked me through exactly how they arrived at my weekly amount. Really worth it if you want that peace of mind and can't get through on your own.
I'm still skeptical about using a third-party service for government benefits, but I'm running out of options.
I understand the hesitation, but they just help you get through to the actual Washington ESD agents. It's still the official representatives you're talking to.
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I was in a similar situation last year and ended up calling Washington ESD to ask about reporting part-time work. Took forever to get through but the agent was really helpful in explaining exactly how to report earnings and what to expect. If you can't get through on your own, I heard good things about that Claimyr service for getting connected to agents.
I used Claimyr a few months ago when I had an overpayment question. Definitely worth it to avoid the frustration of calling over and over.
Just want to add that you should save all your pay stubs and keep detailed records of your hours worked each week. If Washington ESD ever audits your claim or has questions, you'll want documentation to back up what you reported.
Great advice! I'll make sure to keep everything organized and documented.
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If anyone's still having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to ask about wage requirements or check their claim status, I had success with Claimyr recently. They have a system that calls until they get through and then connects you. Saved me hours of frustration.
Is that legit? Sounds too good to be true
Yeah it's real, you can watch their demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ to see how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Bottom line - if you worked consistently and made $8000 across multiple quarters, you almost certainly qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. The system is designed to help workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Feeling much more confident about my claim now
Good luck with your claim! Hope it processes quickly for you
Giovanni Mancini
The tax withholding really is the easiest way to handle this. I've had it set up from day one and haven't had to worry about setting money aside or calculating payments.
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StarStrider
•That's the approach I'm taking now. Seems like the most stress-free option.
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NebulaNinja
For anyone still confused about this stuff, the IRS also has Publication 525 that explains what types of income are taxable, including unemployment benefits. It's pretty detailed if you want to dive deep into the rules.
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StarStrider
•Thanks for the resource! I might check that out if I have more questions.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•IRS publications are actually pretty helpful once you get past the government language.
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