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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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Washington ESD is so backed up right now. I filed 3 weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back about my claim. Even when you qualify, actually getting benefits can take forever.
That's exactly why I used Claimyr when my claim got stuck. Being able to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about what was happening with my case was a huge relief.
I should have known about that earlier. Now I'm just waiting and stressing about bills.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Sounds like I need to be really careful about how I handle this situation. Going to document everything and maybe talk to HR first before making any big decisions.
Smart approach. Remember you can always apply for UI benefits later if the situation doesn't improve, but you want to do it from the strongest position possible.
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you have more questions about the process. It's complicated but understanding the rules helps you make better decisions.
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Does anyone know if seasonal work counts the same as regular work for the earnings requirements? I did some seasonal retail work last winter before my current job.
Yes, seasonal work counts as long as the employer paid into the unemployment insurance system. Most legitimate employers do, but some very small or cash-based operations might not.
Good to know, thanks! That seasonal work might help me meet the two-quarter requirement.
The whole thing about base periods and quarters is confusing but basically if you've been working regularly for more than 6 months you're probably good. The real challenge comes when you actually need to file and deal with Washington ESD's systems and phone lines.
Yeah it sounds like actually getting through to them is the bigger problem than qualifying. Hopefully I won't need to find out anytime soon!
I used Claimyr when I had issues with my claim last year and it was a lifesaver. Worth checking out if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD without spending hours on hold.
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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.
Liam O'Reilly
Good reminder that it's worth double-checking. These systems aren't perfect and wage reporting errors happen more often than people think.
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Ally Tailer
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much more prepared to file now and know what to expect for my benefit amount.
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