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One last thing - if you do end up owing taxes on unemployment and can't pay it all at once, the IRS has payment plans available. Don't just ignore it if you can't afford the full amount.
That's reassuring to know there are options if needed. Hopefully the withholding will cover most of it.
Yeah, they're usually pretty reasonable about setting up payment plans as long as you don't just ignore the bill.
Thanks to whoever mentioned Claimyr earlier - just used it to call Washington ESD and got my tax withholding set up. Took maybe 15 minutes total instead of the hours I've wasted trying to call before.
Awesome! I'm definitely going to check that out if I need to call Washington ESD again.
It's nice to know there are solutions when the regular phone system doesn't work.
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One more tip - when you file your weekly claim, make sure you report any work you did that week, even if it was just a few hours. They have ways of finding out and you don't want to get hit with an overpayment situation.
Yeah, overpayment notices are no joke. I got one last year and had to pay back $1,200 because I didn't report some freelance work properly.
The key is to report everything accurately. Washington ESD would rather you report too much information than too little.
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was completely lost about how unemployment benefits work. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
Glad it helped! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now too.
Same here. The Washington ESD website makes it seem so complicated but this explanation makes it much clearer.
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My advice is to gather all her employment records, pay stubs, and any documentation about the layoff before appealing. The more evidence you have, the better your chances. And definitely don't wait - that 30-day deadline is firm.
Great advice. I'll help her get everything together this weekend.
Also consider contacting the employer to get their side of the story before the appeal hearing. Sometimes they'll clarify what they reported to Washington ESD.
Based on everything you've described, I'd bet it's either insufficient wages or an issue with how the employer reported the separation. The fact that she worked at a restaurant with tips makes me think wage reporting might be the culprit. A lot of tip income doesn't get properly reported for unemployment purposes.
Look at her final W-2 from the restaurant and compare it to what Washington ESD shows in her wage history. If there's a big difference, that's probably your answer.
This is exactly the kind of thing Claimyr helped me figure out. The agent was able to look at my wage records and explain exactly what was missing. Saved me so much time and confusion.
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I qualified with similar work history. Had about 10 months total work in my base period and got approved. The hardest part was actually the waiting - took about 2 weeks to get my first payment but then it was smooth sailing. Just be patient with the process.
2 weeks isn't too bad. I was worried it might take months.
Nah, unless there are complications it usually processes pretty quickly. Keep checking your account status online.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about applying now. Going to gather my employment info and file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate this community for helping confused people like me navigate the Washington ESD system.
Glad we could help! Come back and let us know how it goes.
Best of luck with your application. The process can seem overwhelming at first but it's really not too bad once you get started.
Liam Cortez
Just want to second the recommendation for Claimyr if you can't get through to Washington ESD on the phone. I was skeptical at first but it really works when you need to talk to someone urgently about your claim.
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Ella Harper
•How much does Claimyr cost?
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Liam Cortez
•I'd rather not get into pricing details here, but check their website. For me it was worth it to actually reach an agent when I needed help.
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PrinceJoe
Good luck with everything! The unemployment system isn't perfect but it's there to help you while you look for your next job. Don't be afraid to use the resources available.
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Paige Cantoni
•Thank you, I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help explain everything.
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