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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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For anyone still confused about this - YES you have to report unemployment benefits on your taxes. It's federal taxable income just like wages. Don't skip reporting it or you'll get in trouble with the IRS later.
This is important advice. The IRS gets copies of all 1099-G forms so they know exactly how much unemployment you received.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about filing my taxes now.
One more tip - if you end up owing taxes on your unemployment benefits and can't pay the full amount, the IRS has payment plan options. Don't just ignore it if you owe money.
Good point. It's better to file your return and set up a payment plan than to not file at all.
You can set up payment plans online through the IRS website too. Pretty convenient.
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Just wanted to update - I tried Claimyr this morning after reading about it here and got connected to a Washington ESD agent in about 10 minutes. They fixed my certification problem immediately and I was able to file my weekly claim. Definitely recommend it if you're stuck.
Wow, that's a great success story! I'm definitely going to check out that video demo link someone posted earlier.
So glad to hear it worked for you too! It's really a game-changer when you need to reach Washington ESD quickly.
Don't forget you can also try calling the Washington ESD customer service line early in the morning right when they open. Sometimes you can get through before the lines get too busy.
What time do they open? I've tried calling before but never got through.
I think it's 8 AM but honestly I've never gotten through either. That's why these alternative methods people are suggesting sound so appealing.
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I know someone who managed to get UI after their workers comp ended but before they were fully healed. They were cleared for light duty work and actively looking for jobs they could physically handle. Took some documentation but it worked out.
That gives me some hope. I'm hoping my situation might be similar once I get a bit further along in recovery.
Just make sure you have all your medical documentation organized. Washington ESD will want detailed info about your work capabilities.
Final thought - consider talking to a workers comp attorney if your case is complex. They often know the ins and outs of how these benefits interact and can advise you on timing your UI application for the best outcome.
I hadn't thought about getting an attorney involved. Is that expensive?
Many workers comp attorneys work on contingency, meaning they only get paid if you get a settlement. Consultation might be free.
Kaylee Cook
Don't panic if your first payment takes a few weeks to arrive. The system moves slowly but it will eventually come through if you qualify.
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Noah Torres
•That's reassuring. I was worried about how long it might take.
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Oliver Alexander
•Yeah, just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. The money will come eventually.
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Lara Woods
Good luck with your application! It sounds like you should qualify based on what you've described. Just be thorough with your application and don't give up if you hit any snags.
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Noah Torres
•Thanks for all the encouragement! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.
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