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Anyone know if there's a deadline for when Washington ESD has to send out the 1099-G forms? I'm still waiting for mine and getting nervous.
They're required to mail them by January 31st, but you can usually access them online earlier. Check your SecureAccess Washington account.
Just checked and it's there! Thanks for the tip.
Final thought for anyone reading this later: keep good records of your unemployment payments throughout the year. Don't wait until tax season to figure out what you received. Makes everything so much easier.
Wish I'd done that. Had to go back through months of bank statements to verify everything.
Yeah, lesson learned for next time hopefully! Organization pays off during tax season.
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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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Hope you get through and get your issue resolved! The phone system is frustrating but once you actually talk to an agent they're usually pretty helpful.
Thanks! I'm feeling more optimistic now that I have some actual strategies to try instead of just randomly calling.
Just wanted to add - if you do end up using Claimyr, they'll call you back when they get an agent on the line so you don't have to sit by the phone waiting. Made it much less stressful for me.
That callback feature sounds really convenient. I might try the lunch break calling first but good to know that's an option.
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One last piece of advice - if you do apply and get approved, make sure you understand the weekly claim requirements. You'll need to file every week and report any work or earnings. Missing a week can cause delays in your benefits.
You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week, and you have until the following Saturday to file it. Most people file on Sunday to stay on schedule.
And don't forget about the job search requirements. You'll need to keep a log of your job search activities.
This has been a really helpful thread. I was in a similar situation and wasn't sure about applying. Now I feel confident enough to give it a try. Thanks everyone!
Same here! This community is so helpful. Good luck with your application!
Love seeing people help each other out with this confusing system. We're all in this together.
Diego Rojas
This thread should be pinned somewhere - this question comes up constantly!
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Agreed! Hopefully it helps other people who are confused about this.
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Natasha Volkova
Bottom line: You paid into unemployment insurance through your paychecks. It's your money being returned to you during unemployment, not government assistance.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•That's the clearest way to think about it - it's insurance I paid for, not a handout.
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