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One more resource - if you can't get through to Washington ESD directly, try using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I used them last month for a different issue and they got me connected to an agent within a few hours instead of days of trying to call myself.
I'll definitely look into that if I run into issues. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
You're welcome! This community is great for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
Just want to add that the 8 months of work you mentioned should definitely qualify you. I've seen people qualify with much less work history. The Washington ESD system is actually pretty reasonable once you understand how it works.
That's reassuring. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Go for it! And remember you can always ask questions here if you run into any issues during the process.
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One more thing - make sure you keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD. Applications, documentation, correspondence, everything. You'll be glad you have it if there are any issues later.
Great advice. I'll make sure to document everything going forward. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
No problem! This forum has been super helpful for me too when I was navigating the unemployment system.
Just to summarize for the OP - main criteria are sufficient wages in your base period, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available to work, actively job searching, and filing weekly claims on time. The rest is just bureaucracy you have to navigate.
Perfect summary! I feel much more confident about my application now. Hopefully it goes smoothly from here.
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I've been putting 25% of each unemployment payment into a separate savings account for taxes. Probably overkill but I'd rather have too much set aside than not enough.
That's actually really smart. I wish I had thought of that from the beginning. 25% seems like a safe buffer.
25% is probably high unless you're in a high tax bracket, but better safe than sorry. Most people would be fine with 15-20%.
Bottom line: treat unemployment like any other income for tax purposes. It gets added to your other income and taxed at your regular rates. Plan accordingly and don't let it surprise you at filing time.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This thread has been incredibly helpful. Going to try to get my withholding set up for future payments.
Glad this helped! Taxes are confusing enough without having to figure out unemployment implications on your own.
Chloe Robinson
The good news is that if this is your first time owing taxes, you probably won't get hit with underpayment penalties as long as you file and pay by the deadline or set up a payment plan.
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Dmitry Volkov
•That's reassuring. I was worried about getting penalized on top of everything else.
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Diego Flores
One thing to remember is that you can make estimated tax payments for next year if you expect to be in a similar situation. Might help avoid this stress again.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Hopefully I won't be unemployed next year, but that's good advice just in case.
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Anastasia Kozlov
•Even if you get a job, if you think you might have taxes withheld incorrectly, quarterly payments can help balance things out.
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