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Just want to emphasize - this was ONLY for 2020. I've seen people think it applied to 2021 or 2022 unemployment and get into trouble with their taxes.
Thanks for the reminder. It's easy to get confused with all the different COVID-related tax changes.
For anyone still sorting this out - keep good records of all your Washington ESD payments and tax documents. The IRS can ask for documentation even years later.
Good advice. I'm going to dig up my old 1099-G forms and make sure everything matches what I reported.
Smart move. Better to be safe than sorry when it comes to taxes and unemployment benefits.
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Quick question - are you a US citizen or authorized to work? That's another basic eligibility requirement I don't think anyone mentioned yet.
Yes, US citizen born here. Thanks for checking though!
If your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal most decisions and a lot of initial denials get overturned. But based on what you've described, I don't see why you wouldn't qualify.
Hopefully I won't need to worry about appeals, but good to know that's an option.
And if you do need to deal with appeals, having a way to actually reach Washington ESD agents is crucial. That's another situation where services like Claimyr really help.
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One last thing - the tax structure shows cooperation too. Employers pay both federal and state unemployment taxes, but Washington ESD gets a credit against federal taxes for state taxes paid. It's designed to encourage state participation in the federal system.
That's a great detail! Shows how the incentive structures support cooperation.
Exactly - the whole system is designed with carrots and sticks to make federal-state partnership work, even though it's sometimes messy in practice.
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me way more insight than my textbook. Cooperative federalism makes much more sense when you see it in action through something like Washington ESD unemployment insurance.
Glad we could help! UI really is one of the best examples of how federal and state governments can work together effectively, despite the occasional frustrations.
Definitely! And now I understand why the system is both complex and necessary. Good luck to everyone dealing with actual claims!
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Final thought for OP - make sure your appeal clearly explains why the commute was unsustainable long-term, not just inconvenient. Washington ESD needs to see that continuing would have caused substantial harm to your economic or personal well-being.
That's really helpful framing. I'll make sure to emphasize the unsustainable nature of the situation.
Exactly - focus on harm, not just preference. Good luck with your appeal!
This whole thread has been super informative. I'm in a similar situation and was afraid to even file. Going to gather my documentation and give it a shot.
Agreed - don't let fear stop you from applying for benefits you might deserve
Thanks everyone, this community is amazing for sharing real experiences
Kristin Frank
I helped my dad file his claim last month after he got laid off from his job of 15 years. The process was actually pretty straightforward once we got started. The hardest part was gathering all his employment history information. Make sure you have contact info for all your employers from the past 18 months before you start.
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Lilly Curtis
•How far back do they typically ask for employment history?
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Kristin Frank
•They ask for 18 months of work history, but it's good to have 2 years just in case they need more information for your benefit calculation.
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Rachel Tao
Just want to echo what others have said about that Claimyr service - I used it when I couldn't get through to ESD about a payment issue and it actually worked. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person and the regular phone lines are impossible.
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Micah Trail
•Did it cost a lot to use?
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Rachel Tao
•It wasn't free but it was worth it to get my issue resolved quickly instead of spending weeks trying to get through on my own.
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