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Don't forget that your benefit amount is also subject to federal and state taxes. Washington doesn't have state income tax but you'll still owe federal taxes on unemployment benefits. You can have taxes withheld automatically or pay them when you file your return.
I learned this the hard way last year. Didn't have taxes withheld and owed $1,200 when I filed my return. Now I always opt for the 10% federal withholding.
Good point! I forgot about taxes. So the weekly benefit amount you see isn't what you actually get if you choose to have taxes withheld.
If you're still confused about your calculation, you can request a detailed breakdown from Washington ESD. They should be able to show you exactly which quarters they used and how they calculated your weekly benefit amount. Sometimes seeing the actual numbers helps it make more sense.
That's a great idea. I'll try to get that breakdown so I can see if everything looks correct. Thanks for all the helpful info everyone!
Just remember that getting through to Washington ESD can be really frustrating. Be prepared to call multiple times or use one of those callback services if you need to speak with someone directly.
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Don't forget you can't collect unemployment while you're getting vacation pay or severance pay. Well, you can collect but you have to report it and they'll reduce your benefits accordingly. Found that out the hard way!
I'm not getting any severance but that's good to know for the future.
Yeah always report ALL income during your weekly claims. Better to be honest than risk an overpayment later.
The whole system makes more sense once you understand that it's insurance, not welfare. Employers pay in, workers who lose jobs through no fault of their own can claim benefits. It's actually a pretty smart system when it works properly.
That's a good way to think about it. Takes away some of the stigma I was feeling about filing.
Exactly! You and your employer both paid into this system. You earned the right to use it when you need it.
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If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD with questions, I've heard good things about Claimyr. My sister used them when she had issues with her partial unemployment calculations and they got her connected to an agent who walked her through everything.
Several people have mentioned Claimyr now. Sounds like it might be worth trying if I run into problems.
The partial unemployment program is actually one of the better parts of the Washington ESD system. It encourages work instead of discouraging it. Just be honest about your earnings and you should be fine.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting this job now.
Glad we could help! Come back if you have more questions once you start working.
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For what it's worth, even when Extended Benefits were available during high unemployment, they were only 13-20 additional weeks. It's not like you get unlimited extensions.
Correct. EB provides up to 20 weeks additional, but only when triggered and only if you meet ongoing requirements.
Thanks everyone for all the info. This thread has been more helpful than anything I've found on the Washington ESD website.
Agreed! At least now I know where I stand and can plan accordingly.
If you do need to talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation, definitely consider using Claimyr. Makes a huge difference being able to actually reach someone.
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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.
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Dmitry Popov
•I'll definitely look into that if I run into issues. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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Omar Zaki
•You're welcome! This community is great for helping each other navigate the unemployment system.
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AstroAce
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.
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Dmitry Popov
•That's reassuring. I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Chloe Martin
•Go for it! And remember you can always ask questions here if you run into any issues during the process.
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