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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Just want to add that your benefit amount is based on wages during your 'base period' which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file. Make sure you understand which quarters they're looking at for your claim.
That's a good point. So if I file in January 2025, they'd look at my wages from July 2023 through June 2024?
Exactly! Though you can sometimes use an alternate base period if you don't qualify under the standard one.
remember you still gotta do job searches even if you get the max benefit amount. dont slack on that part or they'll cut you off
How many job search activities do you need per week? I keep seeing different numbers.
It's 3 job search activities per week for most people, but it can vary based on your individual reemployment plan.
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Final update for anyone still reading - I used Claimyr one more time to get connected with Washington ESD about setting up payment plans for taxes owed. Turns out they can't help with IRS payment plans, but they confirmed my 1099-G was correct and explained how the withholding system works. Definitely saved me from more confused phone calls.
Good to know they can't help with IRS issues, but at least they can clarify the Washington ESD side of things. I might give them a try if I can't figure out my benefit calculation.
sounds like they're pretty thorough about explaining the unemployment benefits part. That's usually where most of the confusion comes from anyway.
Update on my situation - finally got my tax calculation done and I owe about $3,100 in federal taxes on my unemployment benefits. Setting up a payment plan with the IRS since I can't pay it all at once. Lesson learned about tax withholding!
Ouch! That's exactly what I was afraid of. At least you got it figured out though. I'm still working on my calculations.
Yeah it stings but it's manageable with a payment plan. Just glad I didn't ignore it and let it get worse.
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Don't stress too much about having everything perfect before you apply. Washington ESD will ask for additional information if they need it. The important thing is to get your claim started so your benefit year begins.
That's reassuring! I was worried about messing something up and getting denied.
Exactly. Minor errors or missing details can usually be corrected. The bigger risk is waiting too long to apply and losing potential benefits.
Make sure you understand the difference between your waiting week and being disqualified. Everyone has to serve a waiting week where you don't get paid, but you still need to file your weekly claim that week.
Yes, the first week of your claim is a waiting week. You file the weekly claim but don't receive payment for that week. It's just how the system works.
The waiting week can be confusing but just think of it as a one-week delay before payments start.
Molly Hansen
Good luck! Remember that even if it's denied initially, the appeals process exists for situations exactly like yours.
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Emma Olsen
Feel free to come back and update us on how it goes. These situations are never easy but you have options.
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