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One more thing to consider - if you're married and file jointly, your spouse's income might push you into a higher tax bracket. The 10% withholding might not be enough in that case.
Good point. We always end up owing because of this exact situation. I have mine set to 15% withholding.
I'm single so 10% should be fine for me, but thanks for mentioning this for others.
PSA: Don't forget that if you received unemployment in 2024, you need to report it even if you find a job before tax season. The IRS gets a copy of your 1099-G from Washington ESD so they'll know if you don't report it.
Absolutely. And if you move to another state, make sure your address is updated with Washington ESD so you receive your 1099-G.
Can confirm this - moved to Oregon last year and almost didn't get my tax form because I forgot to update my address.
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Just want to add that temporary total disability through L&I might also be an option if your injury happened at work. Worth looking into both programs.
It happened at home unfortunately, not work-related. But good point for others reading this.
Ah gotcha. Still, unemployment should work for your situation based on what others have said here.
The system is so backwards. You get hurt and suddenly you're jumping through hoops just to survive financially. Hope it works out for you OP.
Tell me about it. Adding stress about money to an injury recovery is the last thing anyone needs.
I get the frustration but the requirements exist to prevent fraud. Most legitimate cases do get approved eventually.
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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic. Just don't miss any weeks!
What happens if you do miss a week by accident?
You can sometimes file for missed weeks but there are strict deadlines. It's much easier to just file on time every week.
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The key thing is don't wait to file your claim. You can't get benefits for weeks before you actually file, even if your hours were reduced earlier. File as soon as you know your hours are being cut significantly.
Thanks for all the advice everyone! I'm going to file my claim tonight.
Good idea! Make sure you have your Social Security number, employment history, and wage information ready before you start the application.
Last thought - partial unemployment can be a lifesaver when hours get cut, but remember it's temporary. Use the time to actively search for better employment opportunities. The job search requirements actually help keep you focused on finding something more stable.
That's a good perspective. It's easy to get comfortable with partial benefits and not push hard enough on the job search.
Exactly. The benefits are there to help you transition, not as a long-term solution. Use them wisely!
Freya Pedersen
One more thing - if your employer offers you your job back or offers you other work, you generally have to accept it or risk losing your unemployment benefits. There are some exceptions but be careful about turning down work.
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Freya Pedersen
•There are rules about 'suitable work' but it gets complicated. If that happens, definitely try to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation.
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Omar Hassan
•This is where having a way to actually reach Washington ESD becomes crucial. Good thing services like Claimyr exist to help get through to them.
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Chloe Anderson
The whole system seems designed to make people give up honestly. But stick with it, you earned these benefits by working and paying into the system.
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Amara Adeyemi
•Thanks for the encouragement. It does feel overwhelming but I'll push through it.
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Diego Vargas
•Exactly! Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you out of benefits you're entitled to.
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