Washington Unemployment

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Freya Larsen

Does Washington ESD unemployment benefits count as taxable income?

I've been collecting unemployment benefits for about 8 weeks now and just realized I should probably be thinking about taxes. Does Washington ESD unemployment tax these benefits? I know some states don't tax unemployment but I'm not sure about Washington. Should I be setting money aside or having taxes withheld? My weekly benefit amount is $647 and I don't want to get hit with a huge tax bill next year.

Just wanted to follow up and say I successfully set up federal tax withholding on my Washington ESD account online. The process was pretty straightforward once I found the right section. Look under 'Payment Information' in your account dashboard.

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Awesome, thanks for the update! I'll look for that section when I log in.

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Mei Liu

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Thank you for posting the exact location! I've been looking all over for where to set this up.

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One more thing to consider - if you're planning to return to work soon and will only be on unemployment for a short time, you might not need to worry as much about withholding. But if you're looking at being on benefits for several months like I am, definitely set up that tax withholding.

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I'm honestly not sure how long I'll be on benefits. Job market is pretty tough right now so I think I'll set up the withholding just to be safe.

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Better safe than sorry with taxes. I learned that lesson the hard way a few years ago with a different situation.

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Nia Thompson

When will I get my Washington ESD unemployment check - timing questions

Filed my initial claim with Washington ESD two weeks ago and still haven't received any payment. My claim shows as approved but I'm not sure when the actual check or direct deposit is supposed to come through. I've been doing my weekly claims on time every Sunday. Should I be worried that something's wrong or is this normal timing? Really need to know when I can expect my first unemployment payment.

make sure your address is correct in the system too. friend of mine had payments delayed because his address was wrong

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Good point, I'll double check that. Though I have direct deposit so address shouldn't matter for the actual payment.

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true but sometimes they mail important notices to that address so it's still good to make sure it's right

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The first payment always takes the longest. After that it should be more predictable timing-wise. Just keep filing your weekly claims on schedule.

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Will do. Thanks for the reassurance, really needed to hear that.

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Yeah the first one is nerve-wracking but once it starts it becomes routine.

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Khalid Howes

Got terminated from job - can I still collect Washington ESD unemployment benefits?

My manager let me go yesterday after 2 years at my warehouse job. They said it was due to 'performance issues' but honestly I think they just wanted to cut costs since they've been laying people off. I've never been fired before so I'm not sure if I can even apply for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. Does getting terminated automatically disqualify you? I really need the income while I look for something new.

Just remember that even if you qualify for unemployment, you still need to actively look for work and report your job search activities. Washington ESD takes that requirement seriously.

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I think it's 3 job search activities per week but check the current requirements when you file your claim.

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And keep good records of your job search activities. They can audit you at any time and ask for proof.

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Best of luck OP! Getting fired is never fun but at least unemployment benefits can help bridge the gap while you find something better. The system isn't perfect but it does work for situations like yours.

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Thanks for all the support everyone. Feeling much more confident about applying now. Will update once I hear back from Washington ESD!

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Please do update us! Always good to hear success stories to help the next person in your situation.

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Ava Thompson

Can you get Washington ESD unemployment with severance pay?

I just got laid off from my tech job after 6 years and they're giving me 12 weeks of severance pay. I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD while receiving severance? The severance is structured as regular payroll for the next 3 months. I've heard different things about whether this affects your UI eligibility. Has anyone been in this situation before?

Been through this twice in my career. Both times I filed for unemployment immediately and just reported severance on weekly claims. The process was smooth both times. Washington ESD is pretty experienced with this situation since it's common in corporate layoffs.

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That's reassuring to hear. Did you have any issues with the transition from severance to receiving benefits?

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No issues at all. The benefits started automatically the week after my severance ended. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims during the severance period even though you're not getting paid.

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One more thing - keep records of everything. Save copies of your severance agreement, pay stubs showing the severance payments, and any communication with Washington ESD. If there's ever an audit or overpayment investigation, you'll be glad you have documentation.

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Great advice. I'll set up a folder for all the unemployment related documents. Thanks everyone for all the help!

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You're welcome! Feel free to post again if you run into any issues during the process.

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Noah Ali

How to figure out how much unemployment I will get from Washington ESD

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant after working there for 2.5 years. I'm trying to figure out exactly how much my weekly unemployment benefit will be before I file my claim with Washington ESD. I was making about $52,000 a year ($1,000 per week before taxes). I've heard it's based on your earnings but I can't find a clear calculator or formula anywhere on the Washington ESD website. Does anyone know how they actually calculate the weekly benefit amount? I want to budget properly while I'm job searching.

Bottom line - the formula is pretty straightforward but your actual wages might be different than you think. File your claim and see what the system calculates based on your actual employment records.

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Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.

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Good luck with your claim! The whole process is less scary once you understand how it works.

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Just wanted to add - if you're still having trouble reaching Washington ESD for questions, I've had good luck with Claimyr too. Sometimes it's worth paying a small fee to avoid the phone hassle and get direct answers about your specific situation.

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Agreed. The time saved alone makes it worthwhile when you need specific information about your claim or benefit calculation.

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