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Anyone know if the FUTA tax rate has changed recently? I'm helping my brother with his small business taxes and want to make sure I have the current rates.
Still 6% gross rate with credits bringing it to 0.6% effective rate in most cases. That hasn't changed in several years.
Thanks! I'll use 0.6% for the calculations then.
This thread answered my question perfectly. FUTA is the federal tax that funds unemployment insurance, paid by employers at 6% (effectively 0.6% with credits) on the first $7,000 of wages. Thanks everyone!
Glad this helped! Always nice when a forum thread actually provides useful information.
Definitely! I learned way more than I expected about how unemployment benefits are funded.
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Bottom line is that real people (adjudicators) make the decisions on complicated cases, they work in specialized units, and there's oversight to ensure consistency. The problem is just that there aren't enough of them to handle the volume quickly.
Perfect summary! That's exactly what I was trying to understand. At least now I know my case is with a real person who specializes in separation issues, not just sitting in some automated queue.
Exactly right. The system has its flaws but the decision-making process itself is pretty thorough when you understand how it works.
Hope everyone gets their claims resolved soon. This waiting game is rough but at least we're all in it together!
Thanks! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel like I actually understand the process now instead of just wondering what's happening with my claim.
Agreed! Sometimes just understanding the system makes the wait a little more bearable.
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This thread was super helpful. I'm in a similar situation with a job starting in April. Going to file for Washington ESD benefits tomorrow.
Good luck! Make sure you have all your documentation ready in case they ask questions.
Will do. Thanks for sharing your sister's experience.
Just to recap for anyone else in this situation: it's called frictional unemployment academically, but Washington ESD treats it as regular UI. Key things are documenting the job offer, the delay, and continuing to meet all eligibility requirements including job search.
Perfect summary. This should help anyone else dealing with the same situation.
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Keep us updated on what happens! I always like to hear when people get their approvals.
Will do! Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice.
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For what it's worth, I found that calling Washington ESD right when they open at 8am gives you the best chance of getting through, but even then it's usually a long wait.
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Jamal Washington
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•I might have to try that if I can't get through soon. This whole process is exhausting.
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Mei Wong
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This thread has been way more useful than the Washington ESD website for understanding how benefit amounts work.
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Javier Torres
•Agreed! I feel much more confident about what to expect from my benefits now.
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Liam Fitzgerald
•This community is great for getting real answers about unemployment questions. The official resources are so confusing sometimes.
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