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Thanks everyone for clarifying this. I was also wondering about unemployment tax refunds and this thread answered all my questions. Sounds like I need to focus on other tax strategies instead.
Same here. At least now I know I'm not missing out on money I should be getting.
Exactly. Better to know for sure than keep wondering about it.
One last thought - if you're still unemployed and receiving Washington ESD benefits, you might want to consider having taxes withheld from your weekly payments to avoid a big tax bill next year. You can request this when you file your weekly claims.
That's actually really good advice. I learned that the hard way when I got hit with a huge tax bill.
I did have taxes withheld from my benefits, which is why I was hoping for some kind of refund. But at least I won't owe more.
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Someone mentioned Claimyr earlier and I can confirm it's legit. Used it myself when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about an issue with my weekly claim. Much easier than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to get your questions answered.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems reaching them.
The regular phone system is pretty much broken, so alternatives like that are helpful.
Bottom line: getting fired for performance issues is not the same as getting fired for misconduct. You should absolutely apply for unemployment benefits. The worst thing that can happen is they deny your claim, but based on what you've described, that seems unlikely.
Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement. I'm going to apply today.
Good luck! You'll be fine. Just be honest and thorough in your application.
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Thanks for asking this question OP! I learned a lot from reading everyone's responses.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped others too.
That's what these forums are for - helping each other navigate the system.
If anyone else needs help getting through to Washington ESD, I can also vouch for Claimyr. Used it myself when I had adjudication issues and it worked great. Much better than the endless hold times.
Good to hear multiple people recommend it. Might have to try it if I run into problems.
Yeah definitely worth it when you actually need to talk to someone there.
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For anyone wondering about the exact timing - your 52-week benefit year starts the Sunday of the week you file your initial claim, not the day you actually submit it. Just wanted to clarify that since it affects when your benefits expire.
That's a good detail to know. So if I filed on a Wednesday, my benefit year actually started the previous Sunday?
Exactly. Washington ESD always uses Sunday as the start of benefit weeks, so your benefit year will always start on a Sunday regardless of when during the week you file.
One last thing I wanted to add - if you're approaching your 26 week limit and think you might qualify for a new claim after working, it's worth talking to Washington ESD about the timing. Sometimes it makes sense to let your current claim expire before starting a new one, depending on your wage history.
Good luck getting through to them though. I tried for days before giving up and just filing when my claim expired.
This is exactly the type of question where Claimyr really helps. Complex timing questions like this need a real person to look at your account, not just general information from websites.
Saleem Vaziri
One more thing - if you do any freelance or side work while collecting benefits, you MUST report it on your weekly claims. Even small amounts need to be reported.
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Saleem Vaziri
•Report it for the week you did the work, not when you got paid. They want to know about your work activity, not just income.
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Kayla Morgan
•This is important! I know someone who got in trouble for not reporting freelance work properly.
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James Maki
The whole process seems overwhelming at first but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims it becomes pretty automatic. Just take it one step at a time.
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Jasmine Hernandez
•That's reassuring. I'm going to file my initial claim this afternoon.
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Jasmine Hancock
•Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you're in the system it gets easier.
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