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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them when you file your return.
Just want to emphasize again - if you get stuck trying to reach Washington ESD by phone, don't waste days calling. Claimyr has been a lifesaver for getting through to actual people who can help with claim issues. The demo video shows exactly how it works.
Just a heads up that if your issue is related to identity verification or fraud alerts you might have better luck calling the specific fraud prevention line instead of the general number.
Been following this thread because I'm in the same boat. Going to try the Claimyr thing tomorrow since I'm tired of spending my whole day trying to get through to Washington ESD.
Just wanted to add that if you do end up needing to speak with someone at Washington ESD and can't get through, I had success with Claimyr too. Really helped me get answers when I was stuck in adjudication hell.
Fatima Al-Qasimi
If you get stuck on any part of the application, the Washington ESD website has pretty good help sections. Don't guess on questions - it's better to look up the right answer.
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Zara Mirza
•Will do! I'd rather take my time and get it right the first time.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
•Exactly. Fixing mistakes later is much harder than doing it right initially.
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Dylan Cooper
Last thing - if you end up needing to appeal anything or have complex issues, don't be afraid to get help. The system can be confusing and there's no shame in asking for assistance whether it's from Washington ESD directly or services like Claimyr that help you get through to them.
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Zara Mirza
•Hopefully I won't need to appeal anything, but good to know the option exists!
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Dylan Cooper
•Most claims go through fine, but it's good to know what resources are available just in case.
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