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The whole COVID unemployment tax situation was a MESS! Not only did they change rules midway, but then some states followed the federal exemption and others didn't! Washington eventually conformed to the federal exemption for 2020, but I had friends in other states who had to pay state tax even when they got the federal exemption. And don't even get me started on how ESD handled the tax documents - I got THREE different 1099-Gs for 2020 with different amounts!
I remember getting multiple tax forms too! So confusing. Did your final form show the adjustment correctly? Mine didn't and I had to call them to explain the difference.
Here's another important point: if you did have the $10,200 exemption in 2020 but didn't claim it (many people filed before the law passed in March 2021), the IRS was supposed to automatically adjust your return and issue refunds. Many people got these refunds in summer/fall 2021. If you were eligible but never received an adjustment for your 2020 return, you might want to check on that. The IRS had a huge backlog, so some adjustments may have fallen through the cracks.
That's really helpful info. I'll have to go back and check if I received that adjustment for 2020. But sounds like for 2021, I'm definitely on the hook for all taxes. Thanks everyone for clearing this up!
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So did your payment come through on time? I'm having a similar issue and wondering what happened with yours.
Yes! Everything worked out fine. The status changed to 'paid' early Tuesday morning and the money was in my account by noon. Filing later in the day didn't affect anything after all. Hope yours goes through smoothly too!
This reminds me of when I first started on unemployment back in January... I was so paranoid about every little status change! I once stayed up until midnight to file because I thought it would process faster lol. Now I just file whenever I have time on Sunday and the money always shows up on Wednesday for me. The whole system is confusing at first but you get used to it.
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your in adjudiation? that sucks, mine was stuck there 4 ever!! like 3 months!! and nobody told me why. i finally got paid after contacting my state rep AND the govs office. do both. the squeky wheel gets the greese!!!
Same! Adjudication is the worst. And they never tell you how long it will take. I waited 6 weeks then suddenly all my payments came through at once with no explanation. The system makes no sense.
Important tip based on your adjudication status: If you're able to get through to ESD, ask specifically for an adjudicator or claims specialist. The regular agents are limited in what they can do for adjudication cases. Also, with 8 weeks pending, you likely qualify for a hardship escalation. Make sure to mention the risk of utilities being shut off - that should get you a 72-hour escalation. Document everything - who you spoke with, date, time, what they promised, etc. You might need this information later if there are more delays.
Thank you for this! I had no idea about the hardship escalation. I'll definitely mention that when I call. I'm going to try all these suggestions tomorrow - Governor's office, state rep, and trying to get through to ESD again with these specific requests. I'll update here if anything works!
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Just to add some clarity about students and unemployment requirements: 1. Being a full-time student doesn't automatically exempt you from job search requirements 2. However, your student schedule can affect your "available for work" status 3. Make sure you've accurately reported your school schedule when filing your claim 4. ESD might conduct a special review for students to determine if your studies restrict your availability If ESD determines your school schedule significantly limits when you can work, they might adjust your job search requirements or determine you're not eligible. This review process could be why your job search reporting section disappeared temporarily.
Excellent points. I'd also recommend the OP check whether they filled out the "Training Benefits" application by mistake. That's a completely different program that can cause confusion with regular UI claims for students. Training Benefits has different requirements than standard unemployment.
Update: I finally got through to ESD! It turns out there was a flag on my account for a student review, which temporarily removed the job search reporting option. The agent confirmed I still need to do my 3 job searches weekly and reactivated the reporting section. She also added a note to my account showing I've been compliant. For anyone else having this issue: keep detailed records of ALL your job searches even if you can't report them online. I've been taking screenshots of all my applications and saving them with dates. The agent said this was smart and would protect me in case of an audit. Thanks everyone for your help! What a stressful experience.
Great news! Glad you got it sorted out. ESD can be such a maze to navigate, especially for students. Thanks for updating us!
Rajan Walker
have u tried the worksource office? sometimes they can help u talk to esd faster then doing it urself
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Dyllan Nantx
•I haven't tried WorkSource yet. There's one about 20 minutes from me. I'll try calling them on Monday too. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Anna Xian
Just checking back - were you able to contact OAH about expediting your hearing? Any progress with rental assistance?
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Dyllan Nantx
•Yes! I finally got through to OAH and submitted my hardship request with copies of the eviction notice. They said they'll try to schedule my hearing within 10 days. I also applied for emergency rental assistance through the county and they're processing my application. My landlord agreed to wait for the assistance determination before moving forward with eviction. It's still incredibly stressful, but at least there's some progress. Thank you all for the advice.
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