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Update: I found my unemployment tax refund! It was automatically deposited in May 2021 and I completely missed it. Thanks everyone for pointing me toward the IRS transcript tool.
Definitely check! Mine was listed as 'unemployment compensation exclusion' or something like that. The amount was around $1,200.
Nice! That's a decent chunk of money to discover you already received. Glad you found it.
for anyone still struggling to get through to the irs about this stuff, i had good luck with claimyr helping me connect faster. their demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works. way better than spending hours on hold.
is that service legit? i'm always suspicious of third-party things when it comes to government stuff.
yeah it's legit. they don't ask for any sensitive info, just help you get through the phone system faster. check out their site at claimyr.com to see for yourself.
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Been laid off three times in my career - 2008 recession, company merger, and recent downsizing. Each time Washington ESD approved benefits quickly because these were clearly business decisions beyond my control.
That's both reassuring and depressing. Sorry you've had to go through that multiple times.
It's the reality of modern employment. At least Washington ESD recognizes that these economic forces are bigger than any individual worker.
What I've learned is that Washington ESD basically asks: could a reasonable person in your situation have prevented this job loss? If the answer is no, then it's considered unavoidable unemployment that qualifies for benefits.
That's a good way to think about it. Takes the emotion out of it and focuses on objective circumstances.
Exactly. It's not about whether you're a good person or hard worker, it's about whether you had control over the situation that led to job loss.
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One more tip - set up direct deposit as soon as you file your claim. Paper checks take way longer and can get lost in the mail. The ESD website makes it pretty easy to add your bank info.
Good advice, I'll definitely do that. Thanks everyone for all the help understanding how this works!
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues with your claim. This stuff is complicated but there are ways to get help.
honestly the hardest part about unemployment isnt even the money amount its dealing with all the bureaucracy and phone calls. washington esd makes everything so complicated when it should be simple
That's why I'm glad I found Claimyr when I was dealing with my claim issues. Made the whole process way less stressful when I could actually talk to someone who knew what they were doing.
yeah having real human help instead of just automated systems makes all the difference
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The key is documenting everything. Even if you think something is minor, write it down with dates and times. You never know what might be important later when you're trying to prove your case.
I wish I had been better about keeping records while this was happening. I have some stuff but not as much as I'd like.
Better than nothing! Even partial documentation is better than just your word against theirs.
Anyone else notice how long Washington ESD is taking to process appeals these days? Mine has been pending for over a month now. Getting really tired of this whole process.
I finally got through to someone using that Claimyr service people mentioned and they said appeals are taking 8-12 weeks right now due to high volume.
Ugh that's ridiculous. People need their benefits while they're looking for work, not months later.
StarStrider
if it makes you feel better, when i did get my overpayment notice it was very clear about what the issue was and what my options were. washington esd may be slow but they are thorough with their documentation
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Paolo Moretti
•How long did you have to appeal after getting the notice?
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StarStrider
•30 days from the date on the notice. they were pretty clear about that deadline
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Zara Malik
One last thought - if you ever do need to talk to Washington ESD about this stuff, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to get through on my own.
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Paolo Moretti
•I'm definitely going to check that out if I need to call ESD about anything else. Thanks everyone for all the advice!
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Luca Marino
•glad this thread helped you feel better about the situation
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