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ugh this whole thing is giving me anxiety. i thought unemployment was supposed to help not create more financial problems
I understand the stress, but try to remember that unemployment is still helping by providing income when you need it. The tax obligation is just part of how the system works.
i guess youre right. just wish it was explained better upfront
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This whole thread should be pinned somewhere. So much better info than what you get from Washington ESD directly about payment timing.
Agreed! Real experiences from actual claimants beats generic website info every time.
For real, this is the kind of practical info you actually need when you're on unemployment.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like Tuesday/Wednesday is the standard timeline and it's pretty consistent once you get in the system. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences.
Same here, this thread answered all my questions and then some. Nice to know what to expect going forward.
Happy to help! We've all been there trying to figure out the unemployment system.
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One thing to remember is that your benefit amount is just the starting point. You still have to pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits, and you can choose to have them withhold 10% or pay quarterly estimated taxes. Factor that into your budget planning.
Wait, unemployment is taxable? I had no idea! That's going to reduce the effective benefit even more.
I learned this the hard way last year. Didn't have taxes withheld and ended up owing $1,200 at tax time. Definitely opt for the 10% withholding if you file a claim.
Bottom line for the original question: there's no simple percentage answer because Washington ESD uses a complex formula. Your best bet is to gather your wage statements from the past 18 months and use their online calculator, or be prepared to wait for them to calculate it when you file your claim.
Thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! I feel much better prepared now if I need to file a claim. The quarterly calculation makes sense once you understand the logic behind it.
Just remember that even if the amount isn't what you hoped for, it's temporary income support while you find your next opportunity. Better than nothing during a tough transition!
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Make sure you're checking both email and your eServices account regularly. They usually notify you multiple ways when there's an update to your claim.
I've been checking daily. Hopefully I'll see something soon!
Good luck! Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep filing those weekly claims and the determination should come through soon. This thread has been really helpful for understanding the process.
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone's help and advice. I'll update this thread when I hear something.
Marcus Patterson
For what it's worth, I drove to the Seattle office last month and they do have a small lobby area where you can use computers to access your account, but the staff there really can't help with specific claim issues. They basically just supervise you using the same website you can access from home.
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Ezra Collins
•So basically it's not worth the trip unless you don't have internet at home.
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Marcus Patterson
•Pretty much. Save yourself the parking fees and gas money.
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Lydia Bailey
Hope you get this resolved soon! The unemployment system in this state is frustrating but don't give up. There are people who can help, you just have to find the right way to reach them.
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Ezra Collins
•Thanks for the encouragement. This thread has given me some new ideas to try.
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