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Just a heads up that if you moved during the year, you might need to file in multiple states depending on where you lived when you received the benefits vs where you live now. It can get complicated with unemployment income specifically.
I didn't even think about this. I moved from Seattle to Spokane - does that matter since it's within Washington?
No, moving within Washington won't affect your taxes since there's no state income tax here. I was thinking more about people who moved between states.
Last thought - if you're really worried about owing a lot, you can make an estimated tax payment before you file to reduce any balance due. The IRS website has a tool for calculating and making payments online.
Exactly. Even paying part of what you think you'll owe can help avoid penalties and make filing season less stressful.
I did this last year and it definitely made tax time easier to handle.
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The most important thing is don't ignore either issue - file your taxes on time and deal with the Washington ESD overpayment promptly. Both problems get worse if you procrastinate.
Absolutely. I'm going to get my taxes filed this week and then focus on the overpayment issue.
Smart approach. Getting organized and tackling things one at a time makes it much more manageable.
For what it's worth, I've been through this exact situation and it worked out fine. Filed my taxes, got my refund, paid back the overpayment in installments. It seemed overwhelming at first but really wasn't that bad.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through the whole process.
No problem. The anticipation and worry is usually worse than the actual reality of dealing with it.
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One last thing - if you find any part-time or temporary work while collecting benefits, make sure you report it accurately on your weekly claims. You can often still collect partial benefits, but failing to report work is considered fraud and will cause way bigger problems down the road.
Good to know! I'll definitely be careful about reporting any work accurately.
Yeah, honesty is always the best policy with Washington ESD. They'll find out about unreported work eventually through wage matching systems.
Best of luck with your application! The system has its flaws but most people get through the process without major issues. Stay organized, be patient, and keep looking for work. You'll get through this rough patch.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help me understand the process.
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Final tip - keep records of all your weekly claim filings and payment confirmations. If there are ever disputes or issues, having documentation helps resolve things faster with Washington ESD.
Great advice. I'll start keeping better records from now on.
Yes, documentation is crucial when dealing with any government benefit program. Screenshot everything important.
Thanks again everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about the payment process now and know what to expect.
Glad we could help! Feel free to post updates once your payments start coming through.
Best of luck! Remember that Claimyr resource if you need to reach Washington ESD for any payment issues.
Freya Collins
One more thing about getting help - I know not everyone wants to use a service like Claimyr, but if you're really stuck and need to talk to Washington ESD, it's an option. Sometimes you just need that human interaction to resolve an issue that's holding up your claim.
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LongPeri
•At this point I'm willing to try anything. Been in adjudication limbo for a month now.
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Freya Collins
•Definitely worth a shot if you're stuck. I wish I had known about it earlier in my unemployment journey.
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JaylinCharles
Just to summarize for the original poster - file your claim immediately at esd.wa.gov, set up your WorkSourceWA account, be prepared for a one-week delay in your first payment, and file weekly claims every week. Document everything and don't be afraid to ask questions. The system has its quirks but thousands of people navigate it successfully every week.
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Brianna Muhammad
•Thank you so much everyone! I'm feeling much more confident about this now. Going to file my claim this afternoon.
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Oscar O'Neil
•You've got this! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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