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One more thing - if you ever need to update your direct deposit info, make sure you do it early in the week. Changes made close to your filing day might not take effect until the following week's payment.
That's good to know for the future. Hopefully I won't need to change anything but I'll remember that timing.
Yeah I learned this the hard way when I switched banks. Ended up getting a paper check that week which took forever to arrive.
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let us know how it goes, i'm curious if everyone gets their payments on time this week
Absolutely! I'll update the thread tomorrow once I know for sure.
That would be helpful information for future holiday weeks.
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The percentage varies so much based on individual circumstances that it's hard to give a single answer. File your claim and you'll get an exact dollar amount once Washington ESD processes it. That's more useful than trying to estimate percentages.
Makes sense. I'll stop overthinking it and just get my application submitted.
Good plan. The sooner you file, the sooner you'll have concrete numbers to work with for your budget.
One thing to remember is that unemployment benefits are taxable, so even if you get 40% of your gross pay, after taxes it might feel like even less. Plan accordingly or elect to have taxes withheld from your benefits.
Oh good point, I hadn't thought about the tax implications. Thanks for the reminder.
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Next time this happens, check the Washington ESD Twitter account. They usually post about closures there.
didn't know they had twitter, thanks!
Their social media presence isn't great but they do post important updates sometimes.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better now knowing I won't lose my benefits for filing tomorrow. This community is awesome for figuring out all the Washington ESD quirks.
Happy to help! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into other issues with your claims.
And remember that Claimyr option if you ever need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Made a huge difference for me.
Ravi Gupta
For those trying to reach Washington ESD about reporting corrections, I found Claimyr really helpful. Their system got me through to an agent quickly and I was able to fix my reporting issue same day. Much better than spending hours on hold.
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GalacticGuru
•I keep seeing Claimyr mentioned. Is it legitimate or just another scam service?
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Ravi Gupta
•It's legit. They don't ask for your personal Washington ESD info or anything sketchy. Just helps you get through the phone queues faster. Check out their demo video if you're skeptical.
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Freya Pedersen
The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD has access to the same data the IRS does. If you have to report income to the IRS, Washington ESD can see it too. They're part of the same government data sharing network.
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Omar Fawaz
•That makes sense. I always wondered how they could track everything so thoroughly.
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Sofia Ramirez
•This whole thread has been incredibly informative. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge.
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