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Bottom line: unemployment from Washington ESD is taxable income that goes on your 1040, but it's not considered earned income for things like EITC or Social Security. Make sure you have your 1099-G form and report it correctly.
Perfect summary. Thanks everyone for all the help!
No problem! Tax season is stressful enough without worrying about how to report unemployment correctly.
Also remember that Washington state doesn't have a state income tax, so you only need to worry about federal taxes on your unemployment benefits. That's one less thing to deal with.
True! That does make it simpler than some other states.
Yeah, Washington's lack of state income tax is definitely a benefit when you're dealing with unemployment benefits.
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Yeah, I'm definitely going to look into that. Seems like there are too many nuances to figure out without talking to someone directly.
Same here. I've been putting off calling because I know how frustrating it is, but having a service that can actually get you through might be worth it.
One last thing - if you do apply and get denied initially, don't give up! A lot of pregnancy-related claims get approved on appeal once they review all the documentation. The initial reviewers sometimes don't understand the nuances of medical accommodation issues.
Good to know! I was worried that a denial would be final. How long does the appeal process usually take?
Appeals can take 6-8 weeks, but it's worth it if you have a good case. Make sure you have all your medical documentation organized before you start the process.
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Your situation sounds very similar to mine and I got approved. The key is that you communicated with your employer and had valid reasons for the absences. Washington ESD understands that life happens.
This thread has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Keep us posted on how it goes.
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Remember that once you're approved, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits. This is usually done online and you'll need to report any work you did that week and wages earned, even if it's just a few hours.
No, you can work part-time and still receive partial benefits. Washington ESD will reduce your weekly benefit amount based on what you earned, but you won't lose everything.
This is really important! I know people who were afraid to take any part-time work because they thought they'd lose their unemployment completely.
Based on everything you've described, you should definitely qualify for unemployment benefits. Store closure, 8 months of work, $12,000 in wages - that all checks the boxes for Washington ESD eligibility. Don't overthink it, just apply!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful information! I'm going to file my claim online tonight.
Good luck! You've got this. The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
Donna Cline
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.
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Tami Morgan
•Correct. EB provides up to 20 weeks additional, but only when triggered and only if you meet ongoing requirements.
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Harper Collins
Thanks everyone for all the info. This thread has been more helpful than anything I've found on the Washington ESD website.
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Maya Diaz
•Agreed! At least now I know where I stand and can plan accordingly.
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Rami Samuels
•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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