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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info in this thread. I feel much more confident about handling my unemployment benefits on my taxes now. Going to look for that 1099-G in my SAW account right after I post this.
Agreed, this has been incredibly helpful. Good luck with your tax filing!
Same here. This community is great for getting real answers about dealing with Washington ESD.
Final update from OP: Found my 1099-G in the correspondence section! Total benefits were $11,200 for the year. Now I need to figure out how much I'm going to owe in taxes. Thanks to everyone who helped point me in the right direction. This forum is a lifesaver for navigating the Washington ESD system.
Glad you got it sorted out! Remember to set aside money for taxes if you're in a similar situation in the future.
Great outcome! Always nice to see these threads end with success stories.
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Hope this thread helped answer your question OP! The benefit calculation can seem confusing at first but it's pretty straightforward once you understand the formula. Good luck with your situation.
Yes this was super helpful! Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and knowledge. Feeling much more prepared now.
For anyone else reading this later - remember that benefit amounts and maximums can change year to year, so always check the current Washington ESD website for the most up to date numbers. The $999 maximum mentioned here is for 2025.
Great point. The maximum usually increases slightly each year based on average wages in the state.
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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld from your payments to avoid a big tax bill next year.
Oh wow, I didn't know that. How do you set up tax withholding?
You can choose to have taxes withheld when you file your weekly claims. It's usually 10% federal tax withholding.
Last thing - if you do any part-time work while collecting unemployment, make sure you report it on your weekly claim. You can usually still get some benefits as long as you report the income correctly.
That's really helpful to know. I might try to pick up some freelance work while I'm looking for a full-time job.
Just be honest about all income and hours worked. Washington ESD has formulas to calculate how part-time work affects your benefits.
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For anyone still struggling to reach Washington ESD about eligibility questions, I'll mention Claimyr one more time. I know I've brought it up before but it really helped me get my questions answered when I couldn't get through on my own. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to understand your specific situation.
I might have to try that. I've been calling for 2 weeks with no luck.
It's definitely worth it if you're spending hours trying to get through. Check out that demo video I mentioned earlier to see how it works.
This has been a really informative thread. I think the key takeaways for Washington ESD eligibility are: meet the wage requirements, be unemployed through no fault of your own, be able and available for work, register with WorkSource, and actively search for jobs. Anything I'm missing?
That covers the main requirements! I'd add that you need to file your weekly claims consistently and report any changes in your work status promptly.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for helping me understand the eligibility requirements.
Natasha Kuznetsova
This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking OP
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Andre Moreau
•No problem! Glad it helped someone else too. That's what these forums are for right?
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AstroAdventurer
Last thought - even if the math seems confusing, Washington ESD's computer system will calculate everything automatically when you apply. You just need to provide accurate employment information and let the system do the work
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Javier Mendoza
•Exactly! Don't let the complexity scare you away from applying if you need benefits. The worst they can say is no.
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Andre Moreau
•That's reassuring. I was getting overwhelmed by all the quarters and wage calculations but if the system does it automatically that's much easier.
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