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Last piece of advice - once you start receiving benefits, don't spend it all at once. Remember you'll need to pay taxes on unemployment income and it might affect your tax refund next year. Consider setting aside a portion for taxes.
Oh wow, I didn't realize unemployment was taxable. Thanks for the heads up!
Yeah, you can choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits or pay them later. Just something to keep in mind.
The whole process can seem overwhelming at first but you'll get through it. Just take it one step at a time and don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. Good luck with your application!
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the application now.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you have more questions during the process.
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Another option if you can't get through to Washington ESD directly is using something like Claimyr. I heard about it from someone else on here and it actually worked when I needed to talk to an agent about my eligibility question. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to get real answers instead of guessing.
Is that the same service that was mentioned earlier in this thread?
Yeah I think so. The one with the video demo. Worked well for me when I was in a similar spot.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Most performance-related firings result in approved claims.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I feel much better about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
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One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts for my bank account so I'd know immediately when the payment came through. Made the waiting feel a little less stressful knowing I wouldn't miss it.
That's smart! I'll set that up right now. Every little bit helps with the anxiety.
If you haven't received your first payment within 4 weeks, definitely try to contact them. At that point something is probably stuck and needs attention. Don't just keep waiting indefinitely.
Got it - 4 weeks is my deadline for taking action. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to have a plan.
And if you do need to contact them, seriously consider using something like Claimyr to actually get through. The normal phone system is basically useless.
Elijah Knight
For anyone still reading this thread: don't wait until tax season to figure this out. Set up withholding or start saving now!
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LordCommander
•Absolutely! I'm so glad I asked about this early instead of waiting.
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Brooklyn Foley
•This thread probably saved a lot of people from some nasty tax surprises.
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Jay Lincoln
Final reminder that even though Washington ESD gives you the option to have taxes withheld, it's still your responsibility to make sure you're paying enough. Keep good records!
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LordCommander
•Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about handling the tax side of unemployment now.
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Lucy Lam
•Glad we could help! Good luck with everything.
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