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I work at a tax prep office and we see this all the time. Washington ESD 1099-G forms are usually available online by mid-January, even if the mailed copies are delayed. Always check your online account first before calling.
Do you know if there's a specific deadline for when they have to make the forms available online?
I believe they're required to have them available by January 31st, same as the mailing deadline, but I'd double check that.
Last resort option: if you really can't get your 1099-G and need to file ASAP, you can use your Washington ESD payment history to calculate the total yourself. Just make sure you account for any taxes that were withheld.
Thanks but I was able to find my form online. Good backup plan though for anyone else in this situation.
This saved me last year when I couldn't get my form in time. Just printed out my payment history and gave it to my tax guy.
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best of luck! unemployment saved me when i got laid off last year. dont let anyone make you feel bad about claiming benefits - you paid into the system through your taxes
Thank you for saying that. I do feel like I've earned these benefits through my work history.
Also wanted to mention that if you have any issues with your claim getting stuck in adjudication or need to speak with someone about complex questions, that Claimyr service really does work. I was hesitant to try it but after being on hold for hours multiple times, it was worth it to actually reach an agent who could help.
It's good to know there are options if I run into problems. Hopefully everything goes smoothly but I'll keep that in mind.
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This thread has been super helpful! I was also confused about my benefit amount but now I understand it's based on old quarters, not recent pay. Washington ESD really should explain this stuff better upfront.
Agreed! I feel much better about my benefit amount now. Thanks everyone for the explanations.
Happy to help! The unemployment system is confusing enough without having to guess how your benefits are calculated.
btw for anyone still struggling to reach washington esd about benefit calculations, that claimyr service mentioned earlier actually worked for me too. got through in like 15 minutes vs hours of busy signals
Thanks for the follow-up! I might try that if I have more questions about my claim.
yeah definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone. the website info is helpful but sometimes you need a real person to explain things
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This thread has been really helpful. I was in the same boat as OP and wasn't sure about the whole tax process for unemployment benefits. Definitely bookmarking this for reference.
Same here! Always good to see these kinds of practical discussions about Washington ESD stuff.
For anyone who had Washington ESD benefits and moved to a different state, you'll still get your 1099-G from Washington but you might need to file tax returns in both states depending on the rules. Just something to keep in mind.
Fortunately I stayed in Washington the whole time, but good point for people who moved during their claim period.
Yeah the multi-state tax thing can get really complicated. Definitely worth talking to a tax professional if you're in that situation.
Mateo Hernandez
The key thing is to be honest and accurate on all your forms. Washington ESD cross-checks everything and if they find discrepancies, it can delay your claim or even result in fraud charges.
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Aisha Khan
•Exactly. It's not worth trying to game the system. Just be truthful about everything.
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Ethan Taylor
One more thing - if you quit your job instead of being laid off, you might not be eligible for unemployment unless you quit for 'good cause' like unsafe working conditions or significant changes to your job.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Good thing I was laid off then. This whole process seems complicated enough already.
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Javier Mendoza
•It seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims, it becomes pretty straightforward. The hardest part is usually the initial setup and waiting for approval.
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