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Also remember that your benefit amount can change if Washington ESD gets updated wage information from employers. Sometimes they issue a redetermination letter if new earnings data comes in after your initial calculation.
Good point, I'll keep an eye out for any updated letters.
Yeah this happened to me and my benefits actually went up when they got my final quarter wages from my employer.
If you're still confused about your calculation after reading all these explanations, definitely try to get someone from Washington ESD on the phone. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was worth it just to get a clear explanation directly from an agent.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful explanations! I think I understand it much better now.
This thread was really helpful for me too. I never fully understood the quarterly calculation before.
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If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD by phone, there's a service called Claimyr that I used when my claim got stuck in adjudication. They got me connected to an agent who could actually help resolve the issue. Check out claimyr.com if you need to reach someone at Washington ESD.
I'll keep that in mind if I run into problems. Hopefully my claim goes smoothly.
Hope so too! But it's good to know there are options if you need help getting through to them.
Bottom line - file as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. The process takes time and you don't want to delay it any further by waiting to start.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I'm going to file my claim today!
Good luck! The process can be frustrating but it's worth it to get the benefits you're entitled to.
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Last thing - if you do get approved for partial benefits, remember that you'll still need to file your weekly claims every week and report any income. Miss a week and you could lose your benefits entirely.
What day do you have to file by each week?
Weekly claims are typically due by Saturday for the previous week, but you can file them starting Sunday. Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget!
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The whole tax situation with unemployment is just another stress on top of already being unemployed. At least Washington doesn't have state income tax like some other states.
Yeah, I'm grateful for that. Dealing with federal taxes is enough complexity.
True, could be worse. Some states tax unemployment benefits on top of federal taxes.
Bottom line: have the 10% federal withholding taken out unless you really need every dollar right now. It's much easier than dealing with a big tax bill later, especially when you might still be unemployed during tax season.
This is exactly the advice I needed. I'm going to set up the withholding this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good choice! You'll thank yourself next April when you don't owe a huge chunk to the IRS.
GalacticGuru
The bottom line is that accurate unemployment data serves many purposes beyond individual benefits, but the verification process shouldn't take months. There has to be a better balance between accuracy and timeliness.
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CosmicCruiser
•Exactly. I understand why accuracy matters but the current system is broken for individuals.
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Anastasia Fedorov
•Hopefully Washington ESD's modernization efforts will improve the process. They're working on new systems but implementation takes time.
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Amara Nnamani
Thanks everyone for the explanations about why accuracy matters. Still frustrated with the wait but at least I understand the bigger picture now. Going to try Claimyr tomorrow and see if I can get some answers about my specific case.
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Nia Jackson
•Good luck! Hope you get through and get your claim resolved soon.
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Zara Rashid
•Keep us posted on how it goes. Others in similar situations could benefit from your experience.
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