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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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Set up your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account ahead of time if you haven't already. That way you're ready to file immediately when the time comes instead of dealing with account setup when you're already stressed about being unemployed.
Oh that's smart! I can do that right now actually. Thanks for the tip!
Exactly! One less thing to worry about when you're dealing with job loss.
To wrap this up - file immediately after your last day of work, have your employer info ready, don't worry about having every document perfect, and start your job search right away. You've got this!
Thank you everyone! This was super helpful. I feel much more confident about the timing now.
Good luck with everything! The unemployment system can be frustrating but you'll get through it.
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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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The weekly benefit amount stays the same throughout your entire benefit year unless you have a new claim with different wages. So whatever you qualify for initially is what you'll get for all 26 weeks (assuming you remain eligible).
That makes sense and helps with budgeting. At least I'll know exactly what to expect each week.
Just remember you still have to file every week and meet the job search requirements to keep getting payments.
One last tip - set up direct deposit when you file your claim. Paper checks take forever and can get lost in the mail. Direct deposit hits your account every Tuesday like clockwork if you file by the deadline.
Definitely will do direct deposit. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! This gives me a much better idea of what to expect.
Good luck with everything! The Washington ESD system can be complicated but once you get familiar with it, the weekly claims become pretty routine.
Haley Stokes
Filing online vs calling in - any recommendations? I remember the website being glitchy when I filed my first claim but maybe it's better now?
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Ellie Perry
•The website is definitely more stable than it was during the pandemic. I'd try online first, but if you run into issues or need to check on status, that's when calling (or using Claimyr) becomes necessary.
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Haley Stokes
•Good to know. I'll give the website a shot first.
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Asher Levin
This thread is super helpful! I've been putting off applying for months thinking it was too complicated. Sounds like I should just go for it.
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Natalia Stone
•Same here! Everyone's advice has been really valuable. Going to gather my documents and file this week.
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Landon Morgan
•Just make sure you meet the wage requirements first. No point in filing if you don't have enough qualifying earnings.
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