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One more tip - if you worked in multiple states recently, you might need to file in a different state depending on where you earned the most wages. Washington ESD can help you figure out which state you should file in, but it's worth checking before you start the application.
I've only worked in Washington, so I should be good there.
Perfect, then Washington ESD is definitely the right place to file.
The whole process took me about 30 minutes to complete the initial application online. Just make sure you have all your employment info ready beforehand so you don't have to stop and look things up. The system times out if you take too long on one page.
Good to know about the timeout. I'll gather everything first before starting.
Yeah, I learned that the hard way. Had to start over because I was trying to find old W-2s while filling it out.
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Quick question - does overtime pay count toward the benefit calculation? I had a lot of OT in my highest quarter.
Yes, overtime counts. It's all part of your gross wages for that quarter. So if you had a high-OT quarter, that would actually help your benefit calculation.
Perfect, that should bump up my weekly amount then.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I should expect somewhere in the $600-700 range per week based on my salary. I'll file this week and see what happens. Fingers crossed I don't need to call Washington ESD for anything, but good to know about that Claimyr service if I do.
Good luck with your claim! The process is usually pretty smooth if you have straightforward employment history like yours.
Hope it goes smoothly for you. The online filing system is pretty intuitive these days.
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The Washington ESD website has a benefits calculator where you can estimate how much you'll get per week and for how many weeks. It's not 100% accurate but gives you a ballpark idea of what to expect.
Thanks! I'll check that out. Having an estimate would help me budget better while I'm job searching.
The calculator is pretty close to accurate in my experience. Just remember the weekly amount is before taxes if you choose to have them withheld.
Keep in mind that if you exhaust your regular UI benefits and still can't find work, there might be other training programs or assistance available through WorkSource. It's worth looking into before your benefits run out.
That's good to know. Are those programs free or do you have to pay for training?
Many of the WorkSource programs are free or low-cost, especially if they're funded by federal workforce development grants. Worth checking out their website or visiting a local office.
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One more tip - if you end up owing taxes and can't pay the full amount right away, don't ignore it. Contact the IRS to set up a payment plan. They're usually pretty reasonable about working with people.
That's reassuring to know. I was worried they'd want everything immediately.
Nope, they have several payment plan options available. Just don't wait until the last minute to contact them.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much better about the tax situation now. Going to set up withholding on my remaining benefits and start putting aside some money just in case.
Sounds like a solid plan! You're handling this the right way.
Good luck with everything! You've got this.
Henry Delgado
just a heads up - when your claim does get approved, the back payments usually come through pretty quickly. so hang in there, once the dam breaks you'll get all the money you're owed
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Geoff Richards
•That's reassuring to hear. I'm hoping I get all 5 weeks of back pay when it finally goes through.
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Henry Delgado
•you should, as long as you kept doing your weekly claims. they'll pay you for all the weeks you were eligible
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Olivia Kay
One more thing to try - if you have a local WorkSource office, you can sometimes get help there. They can't process your claim but they might be able to help you figure out what's causing the delay or help you get through to Washington ESD by phone.
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Geoff Richards
•There's a WorkSource office about 20 minutes from me. I might try that if the phone calling doesn't work out.
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Olivia Kay
•Worth a shot! Sometimes having someone physically present helps navigate the bureaucracy better than trying to do everything online and over the phone.
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