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Final reminder for everyone - even if your unemployment benefits are excluded from federal taxes, they still count as income for purposes of other tax credits and deductions. So they might affect your Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, etc.
Good to know! I don't have kids so probably doesn't affect me, but important for others to consider.
Hope this helps everyone get their 2021 taxes sorted out. The unemployment tax situation that year was confusing for everyone, including tax professionals. Don't feel bad about being confused - just make sure you file correctly now that you have the right information.
Thanks so much everyone! This thread saved me from making a big mistake on my taxes.
Agreed! Super helpful information all around.
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The Washington ESD website actually has a pretty good FAQ section about processing times if you want to read more about what to expect. It's under the 'File a Claim' section.
I'll check that out. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Yeah their FAQ is actually helpful for once. Answered a lot of my questions when I was filing.
Bottom line - 8 days is totally normal and you shouldn't worry yet. Most claims are approved within 3 weeks. Just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. The system works, it's just not fast.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful responses. I feel much better about the situation now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope you hear back soon.
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One thing to remember is that your weekly benefit amount determines your job search requirements too. Higher benefits usually mean more contacts required per week.
Wait really? I thought everyone had the same job search requirements.
Nope, it varies based on your benefit amount and occupation. Check your WorkSource requirements carefully.
Thanks for all this info everyone. Going to double check my monetary determination now to make sure everything looks right!
Good idea! Always verify the wages and quarters listed match your records. Easier to catch errors early than fix them later.
Definitely. And don't be afraid to ask questions if something doesn't look right. Washington ESD agents can explain the calculation in detail once you get through to them.
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Last thing - if your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal the decision. Sometimes it's just a misunderstanding that can be cleared up.
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Elin Robinson
•Hopefully I won't need to worry about that, but good to know there's an appeal process if something goes wrong.
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Morita Montoya
•The appeal deadline is usually 30 days from the date of the denial notice, so don't wait too long if you need to file one.
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Sadie Benitez
You got this! The process seems overwhelming at first but thousands of people file for unemployment every week. Just take it one step at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck.
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Elin Robinson
•Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about starting this process now. Really appreciate all the detailed advice.
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Joy Olmedo
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