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One thing to remember is that even if you file immediately, there can still be delays if Washington ESD needs additional information or if there are questions about your separation from employment. The sooner you file, the sooner any issues can be identified and resolved.
That makes sense. Better to get any potential problems sorted out early rather than waiting.
Final thought - don't let fear of making mistakes prevent you from filing. Washington ESD can help you correct any errors, but they can't help you if you don't file at all. The most important thing is getting your claim started as soon as possible after job loss.
Great to hear! Remember to keep track of your job search activities starting right away, even before your first payment.
Will do. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to help out a confused newbie.
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Just went through this whole process and ended up owing $1,800. Set up automatic payments with the IRS for $150/month. Not ideal but manageable. The key is not to ignore it and hope it goes away.
Thanks for sharing your experience. $150/month doesn't sound too bad for that amount.
Yeah and there's no penalty as long as you stick to the payment plan. Just a small amount of interest.
Final thought - if you're still collecting unemployment benefits, definitely elect for the tax withholding going forward. I know it sucks to get less money each week but it's so much better than dealing with a huge tax bill later. Learn from our mistakes!
Same here. The 10% withholding option is there for a reason. Use it.
Agreed. It's like having taxes withheld from a regular paycheck. Just makes sense.
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Yeah, I only found out about it after getting frustrated myself. Now I tell everyone about it because the regular phone system is so broken.
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The waiting week can be confusing for first-time filers. You still need to file your weekly claim during the waiting week, but you won't receive benefits for that week unless you have a qualifying separation.
So I file weekly claims starting immediately, but the first week I won't get paid?
Exactly. The waiting week is like a deductible - it's the first week of your claim period but you don't receive benefits for it under normal circumstances.
To summarize for the original poster: File your claim immediately, register with WorkSourceWA, start your job search right away, and be prepared to provide documentation about your separation and identity. The Washington ESD system will determine your eligibility based on your work history and the reason for separation.
Thank you so much everyone! This has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
Good luck with your claim! Don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any issues with Washington ESD.
LunarEclipse
One last thing - if you do move and run into any issues with your claim, document everything. Keep records of when you updated your address, copies of your job search activities, etc. Better to have too much documentation than not enough.
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Yuki Tanaka
•Great advice! I'm definitely going to keep better records going forward.
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LunarEclipse
•Yeah, these systems can be unpredictable sometimes so it's good to have a paper trail.
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Yara Khalil
Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar situation and was too nervous to ask. Now I feel much more confident about making my move.
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Yuki Tanaka
•You're welcome! I'm so glad this helped other people too. Good luck with your move!
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Yara Khalil
•Thanks! Good luck with yours too!
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