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For what it's worth, the Washington ESD website does have a benefit estimator tool, but it's pretty basic. Gives you a rough idea though if you have your wage info handy.
I'll check that out while I'm preparing to file. Thanks for all the help everyone - this has been really informative!
Based on your $4,200 monthly income, you should be looking at a pretty decent weekly benefit amount. If that translates to around $12,600 in your highest quarter, you'd be getting roughly $484-500 per week using Washington's formula. That's actually not too bad compared to what some other states offer. Just make sure you file as soon as you're laid off since there can be delays in processing, and don't forget about the tax implications - you might want to have them withhold 10% for federal taxes to avoid a surprise bill later.
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Remember to keep all your records of when you reported your work and when your claim was closed. If Washington ESD ever questions anything later, you'll want documentation of what you reported and when.
Great advice - I'll screenshot everything and keep copies of any notices they send me.
Yes! I learned this the hard way when they questioned something from months earlier and I had no records to back up what I'd reported.
Congratulations on the new job! I went through this exact same situation last year. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly claims and report your work status accurately. When you file your next weekly claim, make sure to report your exact start date and any hours/wages earned that week. Washington ESD will automatically adjust your benefits and eventually close your claim once they see you're working full-time consistently. Don't worry about "canceling" - just be honest about your work status and let the system handle the rest. The process is actually pretty straightforward once you know what to do!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. I was getting worried about doing something wrong, but it sounds like as long as I'm honest and thorough with my reporting, the system will take care of the rest. Did you get any confirmation from Washington ESD when your claim was officially closed, or did you just notice it in your online account?
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One last tip - keep good records of your unemployment payments throughout the year. Don't wait until tax time to figure out how much you received. Makes filing much easier.
The Washington ESD website shows your payment history too if you log into your account.
That's really helpful to know! I didn't realize Washington ESD kept a payment history online. That will make tax prep so much easier than trying to track everything manually.
This is such helpful information! I'm in a similar situation - just started collecting benefits and was completely confused about the tax implications. I had no idea unemployment was fully taxable income. Based on all the advice here, I'm definitely going to elect the 10% federal withholding right away. Better to have less in my weekly payments than get surprised with a huge tax bill next year. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's really eye-opening to hear how much some people ended up owing when they didn't withhold taxes.
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Just checking back - were you able to resolve this? If you're still having trouble, one other thing to try is to visit your local WorkSource office in person. They sometimes can help connect you directly with ESD or at least give you more specific guidance based on your situation.
Thanks for checking! I tried calling this morning but couldn't get through. I did use that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and actually got connected to an agent! They explained that there was a flag on my account from my previous claim that needed to be cleared. They fixed it on the spot and I was able to file my new claim right after. Such a relief! And great tip about WorkSource - I'll keep that in mind for future reference.
That's awesome that you got it resolved so quickly with Claimyr! I'm dealing with a similar issue right now - been trying to get through to ESD for days with no luck. Going to give Claimyr a try based on your recommendation. It's so frustrating how these technical glitches on their end can hold up people's benefits when they need them most. Glad you didn't have to wait weeks for a response to your email!
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one dealing with this! It's really frustrating that such a common situation - having an old expired claim - creates these system flags that regular users can't resolve themselves. Definitely give Claimyr a shot - I was skeptical about paying for something like that, but honestly it was worth every penny to avoid the stress of calling over and over. Hope you get your issue sorted out quickly too!
Logan Scott
Just wondering, when did you initially file your claim? I've been waiting for mine to change from 'processing' to 'paid' for almost 3 weeks now! Did you have to do anything special to get it to move to paid status?
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Sophia Miller
•I filed my initial claim about 5 weeks ago, then got stuck in adjudication for some reason. I called ESD last week (took FOREVER to get through) and the agent said there was just a verification issue with my previous employer. She cleared it on the spot and said I should see movement within 72 hours, which I did. If you've been stuck for 3 weeks, you might need to call them.
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Mason Davis
Any update? Did your payment arrive today?
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Sophia Miller
•YES!! Just checked my account an hour ago and the full amount is there! Such a relief. You all were right about the 1-2 business day timeline. Thanks everyone for the reassurance and information!
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