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The whole process is honestly pretty simple once you understand it. File your final claim with work info, stop filing, done. Don't stress about 'canceling' anything officially.
Yeah, everyone's advice here has been really helpful. I feel much better about the process now.
Welcome to the 'back to work' club! Hope your new job goes well. Remember - if anything goes wrong in the first few months, your unemployment claim is still there in your benefit year if you need it.
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I know exactly what to do now.
Good luck with the new job! You've got all the info you need to handle the transition properly.
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Bottom line - unemployment is taxable income, withholding is optional but recommended, and Washington has no state income tax. Keep good records and you'll be fine at tax time.
Thanks everyone! This thread really helped clear up my confusion. I'm going to set up withholding and save a little extra to be safe.
Glad it helped! These tax questions come up a lot, especially for first-time unemployment recipients.
One more thing - make sure you report any unemployment income on your tax return even if you didn't receive a 1099-G. The IRS gets a copy of everything Washington ESD pays out.
Will do! I'll make sure to keep track of all my payments throughout the year.
Smart approach. Better to be over-prepared than scrambling at tax time.
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Don't beat yourself up about waiting 6 weeks. A lot of people don't realize they need to file immediately. The important thing is you're doing it now.
Thanks, I needed to hear that. I've been stressing about it for days.
We've all made mistakes with this stuff. Focus on moving forward and getting your benefits set up.
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel a lot better about the certification process now. Going to start keeping better records and being more careful about how I answer each question. This thread has been really helpful.
And remember if you ever need to talk to someone at Washington ESD directly about specific questions, that Claimyr service is there as an option.
Good luck with your future certifications! It gets easier once you develop a routine.
One more tip - if you're ever unsure about a specific week's activities, err on the side of providing more detail rather than less. Washington ESD prefers over-reporting to under-reporting when it comes to job search activities.
That's a good way to think about it. Better safe than sorry with these certification questions.
Exactly. Transparency and thoroughness in your weekly certifications protects your benefits long-term.
Katherine Hunter
Just remember that even if there are delays, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you were eligible once your claim is approved. So if it takes 3 weeks to get approved, you'll get 2 weeks of back pay plus your current week (minus that first waiting week).
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Ella rollingthunder87
•That's actually really good to know. I was worried I'd lose out on benefits if there were delays.
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Katherine Hunter
•Nope, as long as you keep filing your weekly claims during the delay, you'll get paid for all eligible weeks once approved.
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Lucas Parker
One more thing - make sure you understand the difference between your weekly benefit amount and your maximum benefit amount. Your weekly amount is what you get each week, but there's a total cap on how much you can receive during your benefit year.
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Ella rollingthunder87
•How long does a benefit year last?
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Lucas Parker
•52 weeks from when you file your initial claim. After that you'd need to file a new claim if you're still unemployed.
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