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Whatever you do, don't ignore this hoping it goes away. My neighbor ignored Washington ESD letters about a fraudulent claim and ended up with a much bigger mess to clean up later. The sooner you act, the better.
Definitely not ignoring it! Already started making a list of everyone I need to contact tomorrow. This thread has been super helpful.
Good luck! It's scary when it first happens but most people get it sorted out within a few weeks if they stay on top of it.
One more thing - if you find out benefits were actually paid out to the fraudster, ask Washington ESD about recovery options. Sometimes they can get the money back from the fraudulent account, especially if it was deposited to a traceable bank account.
That's good to know. I really hope no money has been paid out yet but I'll ask about recovery if it has.
The fraud investigators are pretty good at tracking down where the money went, especially for recent cases. Don't assume it's gone forever.
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does turbotax or other tax software handle unemployment benefits automatically if you import your 1099-g? or do you have to enter it manually?
Most tax software can import 1099-G information directly, but it's always good to double-check that the amounts match what's on your actual form.
perfect, that should make it easier. thanks
Bottom line for anyone still reading this thread: unemployment benefits from 2021 are fully taxable, there's no exemption like there was for 2020, and you'll need to report everything on your 1099-G as income. If you didn't have taxes withheld, set aside money or set up a payment plan with the IRS. And next time, elect to have taxes withheld from your weekly claims to avoid this situation.
No problem. Tax season is stressful enough without being confused about the basics.
agreed, this thread has been super helpful for understanding the whole situation
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honestly just apply online today and dont overthink it. you can always call later if you have questions but at least get your claim in the system. the longer you wait the longer it takes to start getting benefits
You're right, I need to stop procrastinating and just do it. Thanks for the push!
Good luck OP! This thread has been super helpful - I'm bookmarking it in case I ever need to file for unemployment. Hope your claim goes through smoothly and you're back on your feet soon.
Thanks everyone! I'm going to file my claim this afternoon. Really appreciate all the advice and support from this community.
Feel free to come back and ask questions if you run into any issues. We're all here to help each other navigate this stuff.
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Let us know how it goes! Always curious to hear about other people's experiences with the system.
Will do! I'll update this thread once I hear back from them.
Just saw this thread and wanted to add - don't be discouraged if your first attempt to call Washington ESD doesn't work. I tried for literally weeks before I discovered Claimyr and finally got through to resolve my adjudication issue. Sometimes you just need that extra help navigating their phone system.
Seems like that service gets mentioned a lot. Must really work well for people.
It does. I was skeptical at first but when you're desperate to talk to someone and can't get through any other way, it's worth trying.
Madeline Blaze
For what it's worth, I found a job in week 18 of my claim and still had 8 weeks left. Don't panic too early - 26 weeks is actually enough time if you're actively searching and flexible about opportunities.
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Mia Alvarez
•That's encouraging to hear! What field are you in if you don't mind me asking?
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Madeline Blaze
•I was in manufacturing, switched to a logistics role. Sometimes changing industries opens up more options.
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Max Knight
Bottom line is 26 weeks standard, no extensions currently available, and your clock starts when you file not when approved. File immediately, keep good job search records, and don't wait until week 25 to get serious about your search.
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Mia Alvarez
•Perfect summary, thank you! I think I have a much better understanding now.
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Emma Swift
•Agreed, this thread covered all the key points. Good luck with your claim!
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