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thanks everyone for explaining this. i was also confused but now i get it. unemployment rate = big picture economy stuff. my benefits = my personal wage history. simple enough

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Perfect summary! That's exactly right.

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Update: I'm going to call Washington ESD tomorrow to check on my wage records. If I can't get through I'll try that Claimyr service someone mentioned. Thanks for all the help!

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Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out quickly.

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let us know how it goes! curious if they find missing wages

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honestly at this point I'm just going to try that claimyr thing too, this is ridiculous

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I already signed up for it, we'll see how it goes

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Hope it works as well for you as it did for me!

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Thanks for this thread everyone, at least now I know I'm not doing something wrong with my calling strategy. The system is just overwhelmed.

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Exactly, good to know it's not user error on our part

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The system definitely has capacity issues. Hang in there, you'll get through eventually

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I wish they would just send you a letter telling you exactly how much you earned in each quarter instead of making you guess

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How do you request it? Online or do you have to call?

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There should be an option in your eServices account, or you can request it by phone if you can get through.

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Thanks everyone for the helpful info. I think I understand the requirements better now. Going to gather all my wage info and file my claim this weekend.

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Same here! This thread was really helpful in understanding what I need.

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Hope it goes smoothly for both of you. The hardest part is usually just getting started.

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One last thing - keep all your documentation! Pay stubs, termination notice, any correspondence from Washington ESD. You might need it later if there are any questions about your claim or if you need to appeal anything.

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Will do. I've been saving everything just in case.

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Smart! It's better to have too much documentation than not enough when dealing with Washington ESD.

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Hope everything works out for you! The unemployment system can be stressful but once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims and doing job searches it becomes pretty manageable. Just stay on top of the requirements and you should be fine.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! This thread has been really informative.

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You're welcome! Feel free to ask if you run into any other questions as you go through the process.

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Does anyone know if state disability payments are taxable the same way as regular UI? I got both last year and want to make sure I report everything correctly.

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State disability benefits generally aren't taxable at the federal level, but regular unemployment benefits are. You should receive separate forms for each type of benefit.

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That's what I thought but wanted to double check. Thanks for confirming!

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Final update: Got my taxes filed successfully! The 1099-G from Washington ESD made it pretty straightforward once I had all the right forms. Thanks everyone for the help and advice.

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jealous... still working on mine and dreading how much im gonna owe

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Hang in there! It's not as complicated as it seems once you get started.

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