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One more tip - keep all your documentation from Washington ESD including the 1099-G form they send you. If there are any discrepancies between what you received and what they report, you'll need to contact them to get it corrected before filing your taxes.
Good advice. I had an issue last year where my 1099-G was wrong and it took forever to get Washington ESD to issue a corrected form.
Exactly why it's important to keep your own records throughout the year. Makes it much easier to spot errors on the 1099-G when you receive it.
This thread has been super helpful! I had no idea unemployment was taxable. Going to call Washington ESD tomorrow to set up withholding... or maybe try that Claimyr thing if I can't get through.
Will do, thanks for the recommendation!
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Keep an eye on the Washington ESD news and announcements page. Sometimes new programs get announced with short application windows.
I'll bookmark that page. Thanks for all the advice everyone, this has been really helpful.
Hope you get through to an agent soon. The Claimyr thing really did help me avoid the phone runaround if you decide to try it.
One last thing - if you do get approved for any extension, the payments might be delayed while they process everything. Don't panic if it takes a few weeks.
How long of a delay are we talking about typically?
Could be 2-4 weeks for processing, but they'll backpay you to when you were eligible. Just keep filing your weekly claims.
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I wish Washington would just tell you your benefit amount upfront instead of making you guess. Other states show you the calculation clearly but here it's all mysterious until you're approved.
I tried that calculator but it didn't match what I actually got. Off by about $50 per week.
That's exactly why I ended up using Claimyr to talk to an actual person. The online tools are helpful but sometimes you need to speak with someone who can look at your specific case.
Bottom line - if you made decent money in your best quarter, you'll probably get a reasonable weekly benefit. Just don't expect to live like a king on unemployment payments. It's meant to be temporary assistance while you find new work.
True, but it's still important to know what to expect for budgeting purposes. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Agreed. Even though it's temporary, knowing your benefit amount helps you plan how long your savings need to last while job hunting.
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PSA for everyone - if you're currently getting unemployment from Washington ESD, log into your account and elect tax withholding NOW. Don't wait until tax time to deal with this.
This is good advice. I wish I had done this from the beginning.
Agreed. The 10% withholding option covers most people's tax liability on unemployment benefits.
I'm a tax preparer and see this confusion every tax season. Yes, unemployment is taxable income. Yes, you should have taxes withheld if possible. And yes, you need to report the full amount on your tax return.
Wish more people knew about this beforehand. It would save a lot of stress.
Absolutely. I always recommend clients elect withholding on any unemployment benefits to avoid surprises.
Isaiah Thompson
Good luck with your application! Based on everything you've shared, you should be approved without any issues. The Washington ESD system works pretty well for straightforward cases like yours.
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Ava Harris
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about applying now.
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