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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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Good luck with your application! Partial unemployment was a lifesaver for me during a tough period. Don't hesitate to reach out here if you run into any issues - this community is pretty helpful with Washington ESD questions.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.
This sub is great for unemployment questions. Saved me so much time and stress when I was dealing with my claim issues.
One last tip - set up direct deposit if you qualify for benefits. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. You can set this up during the application process or add it later through your online account.
Definitely doing direct deposit. I don't trust the mail with something that important.
Smart choice. My first check got lost in the mail and it was a nightmare to get it reissued.
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I tried calling Washington ESD last week about reactivating an old claim and couldn't get through after trying for 3 days. Finally used Claimyr and got connected to an agent within an hour. Worth every penny when you need to actually talk to someone.
That's the third person who's mentioned that service. Might be worth looking into if I have any issues with my claim.
Definitely check out their demo video if you're curious. Shows exactly how it works.
File as soon as you're eligible! Don't worry about how many times you've filed before. The worst thing you can do is wait and miss out on benefits you're entitled to.
You're right. I'm going to file online today. Thanks everyone for the advice and reassurance!
Good luck with your claim! Hope you get back to work soon.
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update: tried calling at 8am sharp like suggested and actually got through! was on hold for 90 minutes but finally talked to someone. they explained my adjudication delay and what i need to do next. persistence really does pay off sometimes
Congrats! 90 minutes is actually pretty good for Washington ESD hold times these days.
yeah i was expecting to be on hold for hours so 90 minutes felt like a win
This has been really helpful reading everyone's experiences. I'm dealing with the same issue and it's good to know I'm not alone in struggling to reach Washington ESD. Going to try some of these suggestions and maybe look into that Claimyr service too.
Definitely not alone! This thread has shown me there are options I didn't know about. Good luck with your claim!
Jamal Anderson
Keep us updated on what happens! I always like to hear when people get their approvals.
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Javier Morales
•Will do! Thanks again everyone for all the help and advice.
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Mei Wong
You got this! The hardest part is just the waiting and uncertainty. Once you get approved it's smooth sailing from there.
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Javier Morales
•Really appreciate the encouragement. This community is so helpful!
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