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PSA for everyone - if you're currently getting unemployment from Washington ESD, log into your account and elect tax withholding NOW. Don't wait until tax time to deal with this.
This is good advice. I wish I had done this from the beginning.
Agreed. The 10% withholding option covers most people's tax liability on unemployment benefits.
I'm a tax preparer and see this confusion every tax season. Yes, unemployment is taxable income. Yes, you should have taxes withheld if possible. And yes, you need to report the full amount on your tax return.
Wish more people knew about this beforehand. It would save a lot of stress.
Absolutely. I always recommend clients elect withholding on any unemployment benefits to avoid surprises.
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If you run into problems with Washington ESD down the road, that Claimyr thing mentioned earlier really does work. I used it when I had issues with my own claim and got through to someone right away.
Good to hear a success story with that service. I'll definitely keep it in mind.
Final piece of advice - establish a good relationship with your local WorkSource office. They can help with hiring and sometimes provide guidance on avoiding layoffs that would increase your unemployment tax rate.
I didn't know WorkSource worked with employers too. I'll reach out to them once I get my business fully established.
Yes, they have programs for both job seekers and employers. It's part of the same system as Washington ESD.
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One last thing - if you're worried about security, you can always set up a separate checking account just for unemployment deposits. Some people prefer to keep it separate from their main banking.
That's actually a really smart idea. Might help with budgeting too.
I do this and it's great for keeping track of exactly how much unemployment income I'm getting.
Bottom line: any legitimate bank or credit union should work fine. Just avoid anything sketchy and make sure your account info is correct when you set it up. Washington ESD's direct deposit system is pretty reliable once it's working properly.
Thanks everyone for all the help! Feeling much more confident about setting this up now.
Good luck! You'll be glad you set up direct deposit instead of dealing with the debit card.
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Just remember that cyclical unemployment is what we saw during COVID - lots of people losing jobs due to economic conditions beyond their control. That's different from someone who quits to find a better job (frictional) or someone whose industry disappeared due to technology changes (structural).
Great examples! That really helps cement the differences between the three types.
COVID unemployment was crazy. Washington ESD was so overwhelmed they had to completely revamp their systems.
If you're still having Washington ESD issues after your exam, definitely look into that Claimyr thing people mentioned. I was skeptical at first but it legitimately works for getting through their phone system.
I'll keep that in mind. So far my claim seems to be processing normally but good to know there's an option if I run into problems.
Smart to have a backup plan. Washington ESD can be unpredictable even when everything looks fine on your end.
James Maki
I wish Washington would just tell you your benefit amount upfront instead of making you guess. Other states show you the calculation clearly but here it's all mysterious until you're approved.
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James Maki
•I tried that calculator but it didn't match what I actually got. Off by about $50 per week.
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Fiona Sand
•That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr to talk to an actual person. The online tools are helpful but sometimes you need to speak with someone who can look at your specific case.
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Cole Roush
Bottom line - if you made decent money in your best quarter, you'll probably get a reasonable weekly benefit. Just don't expect to live like a king on unemployment payments. It's meant to be temporary assistance while you find new work.
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Kaitlyn Otto
•True, but it's still important to know what to expect for budgeting purposes. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
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Scarlett Forster
•Agreed. Even though it's temporary, knowing your benefit amount helps you plan how long your savings need to last while job hunting.
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