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The waiting week was eliminated in Washington so you should get paid for your first week of unemployment as long as you file on time. Don't wait to file your claim!
That's great news! I thought there was still a waiting period. When should I file - right after my last day of work?
File as soon as possible after your last day. You can file online 24/7 but claims are processed faster if you file Sunday through Thursday.
if your claim gets stuck in adjudication like mine did, you might want to try calling. I waited 6 weeks before I finally got through to someone who could help. Turned out they just needed one more piece of documentation.
they wanted a letter from my employer confirming my separation date and reason. something that should have been routine but got flagged for manual review
This is another situation where Claimyr could help - getting through to ask about missing documentation instead of waiting weeks for a callback.
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Just want to confirm what others have said - unemployment benefits are definitely taxable income. I learned this in accounting class years ago but forgot until I had to file taxes after being unemployed. The 1099-G form makes it clear how much you received and you have to report it as income.
Do you know if there are any deductions or credits that can help offset the tax burden from unemployment income?
Standard deductions apply, and if you had job search expenses or training costs while unemployed, some of those might be deductible. Best to talk to a tax pro though.
This thread has been super helpful! I had no idea about the tax implications when I started collecting. Going to log into my Washington ESD account right now and set up tax withholding. Better late than never!
Same here! This discussion saved me from a huge surprise at tax time. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.
Glad this helped people! It's crazy that Washington ESD doesn't make the tax implications clearer when you first apply for benefits.
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Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to Washington ESD today! Finally got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
That's great news! I'll definitely keep that option in mind if I need it.
Glad it worked for you too! It really is a lifesaver when you can't get through the normal way.
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Does anyone know if you can get DUA if you were already receiving regular unemployment when the disaster hit? My UI claim was ongoing when the flood happened and now I can't get back to work search because everything's closed.
You can't get both at the same time, but you might be able to switch from regular UI to DUA if it would be more beneficial. Talk to Washington ESD about your specific situation.
Thanks, I'll call them. Or try that Claimyr thing if I can't get through the regular way.
The weekly amount calculation is: (highest quarter wages ÷ 25) + $15 for dependents if applicable. Same formula as regular UI. Min $295, max $999 for 2025 in Washington.
That's really helpful, thanks! So if my highest quarter was around $12,600, I'd get about $504 per week?
Yes, that math looks right. Plus any dependent allowance if you have qualifying dependents.
Myles Regis
One thing that helped me was understanding that the 26 weeks includes any partial weeks. So if you work a few hours one week and still claim benefits, that counts as one of your 26 weeks even though you only got partial payment.
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Hailey O'Leary
•That's good to know. I was wondering if partial weeks counted differently.
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Myles Regis
•Nope, any week you receive benefits counts toward your 26 week total. Something to keep in mind when taking temporary or part-time work.
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Brian Downey
been collecting for 24 weeks now and found a job that starts next month. glad I didn't have to use all 26 weeks but worried about what would have happened if I hadn't found anything
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Jacinda Yu
•Congrats on finding work! That's cutting it close with only 2 weeks left on your claim.
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Brian Downey
•thanks! yeah I was getting really stressed about it. the job market is tough out there
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