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Bottom line for the OP - yes companies pay unemployment taxes, yes you're probably eligible, and yes you should file your claim ASAP. Don't wait around wondering about it.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow. This thread was really helpful in clearing up my confusion.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly certifications on time once you're approved.
One last tip - if you do run into any issues reaching ESD by phone, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of frustration when I needed to update my claim information.
Noted! Seems like a lot of people have had success with it.
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One more thing to consider - if you received unemployment in 2021, there was a special $10,200 exclusion that year due to COVID. But that was only for 2021, not for current benefits.
Yeah I remember hearing about that. Too bad it was only for one year!
That exclusion saved me so much money in 2021. Wish they'd bring it back.
For anyone still having trouble reaching Washington ESD about tax withholding, I used Claimyr last month and got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. Way better than spending hours on hold. They walked me through setting up the withholding over the phone.
I'm skeptical of paying for something like that, but if it actually gets you through to Washington ESD it might be worth it.
I was skeptical too but after trying for weeks to get through on my own, it was worth every penny. The demo video they have shows exactly how it works.
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Last bit of advice - if you run into any issues with your claim or need to talk to Washington ESD, that Claimyr service others mentioned really does work. Saved me hours of frustration when I had questions about my benefits.
I'll keep that in mind if I need to contact them. Hopefully everything goes smoothly from here.
Most claims do go smoothly, especially when you file promptly like you did. You should be all set!
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much better about tackling my taxes now. Going to double-check my 1099-G against my payment history and then bite the bullet on whatever I owe. At least now I know to have taxes withheld if I ever need unemployment again.
Good luck with your taxes! It's definitely a learning experience the first time you have to deal with unemployment benefits on your tax return.
Thanks! Definitely not something they teach you in school but good to know for the future.
Last tip from someone who's been through this multiple times - keep good records of all your unemployment-related documents. Payment confirmations, 1099-G forms, any correspondence with Washington ESD. Makes tax time much easier and helps if you ever need to prove anything to the IRS.
Great advice. I wish I had been more organized about this stuff from the beginning.
Live and learn! At least you know for next time. Organization really pays off when dealing with government agencies.
Noah Lee
Bottom line - yes you can collect both in Washington state. I've been doing it for 4 months now. Just be prepared for the job search requirements and make sure you're actually available for work if something comes up.
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Theodore Nelson
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'm going to file my claim tomorrow.
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Ava Hernandez
Good luck with your claim! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
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Theodore Nelson
•Appreciate all the advice from everyone here!
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