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You also need to be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. They'll verify your work authorization as part of the eligibility process.
Good point. I assume they check that against Social Security records or something.
If you have any questions about whether your specific situation qualifies, it's worth calling Washington ESD or using one of those callback services. Better to know upfront than file and get denied later.
Agreed. I wasted weeks thinking I qualified when I actually didn't meet the earnings requirement. Would have saved time knowing that earlier.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I think I meet the requirements but I'll double-check my earnings first.
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The amount varies but for most people it's about 40-50% of what you were making before. Better than nothing but definitely not enough to maintain the same lifestyle.
Yeah I'm already planning to cut back on expenses. It's just meant to keep you afloat, not replace your full income.
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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.
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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.
ElectricDreamer
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.
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Ava Johnson
•Simple in theory but nobody explains this when you first apply for benefits.
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ElectricDreamer
•Fair point. The system definitely could do a better job of explaining the tax implications upfront.
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Miguel Diaz
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.
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Aisha Rahman
•Thanks for all the advice everyone. I feel a lot less panicked about this now and have a plan for moving forward.
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Zainab Ahmed
•Good luck! Tax season is stressful enough without the unemployment complications but you'll get through it.
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