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For future reference, if you keep getting error x57 or any other Washington ESD system errors, document exactly what you were doing when it happened. Screenshot everything. It helps when you finally get through to customer service.
Great advice. I always forget to take screenshots until after the fact.
Same! But it really helps the agents understand what's going wrong with your specific account.
One last tip - if you're still having trouble, try filing your weekly claim at different times of day. The Washington ESD system seems to handle validation differently during peak vs off-peak hours.
Interesting observation. I've noticed some forms work better late at night.
Sunday mornings seem to be the most reliable time for me to file without errors.
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For anyone still struggling to get their 1099-G or having other issues with Washington ESD, I had great success with Claimyr when I needed to resolve a problem with my account. They got me connected to an actual person who could help instead of dealing with the automated system. Just wanted to mention it since so many people seem to have trouble getting through to ESD on their own.
I'm definitely going to look into that if I can't get my tax form sorted out soon. The regular phone system is impossible.
Yeah the regular system is frustrating. This service actually works though - they have a video demo that shows the whole process if you want to check it out first.
Well this has been an eye-opening thread. I thought I was all set with my taxes but now I realize I need to hunt down my unemployment documents. Better late than never I guess!
Same here! At least we found out now instead of after filing incorrectly.
Exactly! This forum is great for learning about this stuff.
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For anyone still confused about this - yes you owe federal taxes on unemployment, no you don't owe Washington state taxes (since we don't have state income tax), and yes you should either have taxes withheld or save money for tax time. It's really that simple.
Simple in theory but nobody explains this when you first apply for benefits.
Fair point. The system definitely could do a better job of explaining the tax implications upfront.
Just want to add - if you can't afford to pay your tax bill when you file, don't just ignore it. The IRS has payment plans and hardship programs. It's always better to communicate with them than to hope they forget about you.
Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel a lot less panicked about this now and have a plan for moving forward.
Good luck! Tax season is stressful enough without the unemployment complications but you'll get through it.
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One last thing - make sure you understand the work search requirements for Washington ESD unemployment. You'll need to apply for jobs and keep a log of your activities.
How many jobs do I need to apply for each week?
I think it's 3 job search activities per week but check the Washington ESD website for the current requirements.
Freya Ross
The maximum benefit amount in Washington is actually pretty good compared to other states. $999 per week is decent money while you're job hunting. Just make sure you're actively looking for work because they do check up on that.
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Leslie Parker
•How often do they check your job search activities? Is it random or do they review everyone?
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Freya Ross
•I think it's mostly random audits, but they can also investigate if someone reports that you're not really looking for work. Better to just follow the rules.
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Sergio Neal
Good luck with your claim! The benefit amount calculation seems complicated at first but once you understand the formula it makes sense. Don't stress too much about getting the exact number ahead of time - you'll find out for sure when you file and they process your claim.
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Natalia Stone
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
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Savanna Franklin
•You're welcome! This forum has been super helpful for me too when I was figuring out the unemployment system.
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