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This thread is so helpful! I had no idea unemployment was fully taxable. I've been getting benefits for 2 months and haven't had any taxes withheld. Going to change that immediately.
Smart move! Better to have too much withheld and get a refund than owe money you don't have.
Exactly, I'd rather be safe than sorry after reading about everyone owing thousands.
Final tip: keep track of any job search expenses, they might be deductible. Things like resume printing, travel to interviews, job fair fees, etc. Every little bit helps when you're dealing with tax liability from unemployment benefits.
Yeah, if you itemize deductions there are several job-hunting related expenses that qualify. Worth looking into.
Though with the higher standard deduction now, not as many people itemize anymore. Still worth calculating both ways.
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Going to echo what others said about keeping good records. Also screenshot your weekly claim confirmations - I've had the system glitch and lose my filed claims before.
Will do! Better safe than sorry with something this important.
Exactly. Technology fails sometimes and you want proof you did everything right.
Last thing - if you find work again quickly, you still need to report it properly when you file your weekly claims. Don't just stop filing without going through the proper process.
Good to know. Hopefully I'll find something soon but I'll make sure to report it correctly.
Right. They have specific procedures for when you return to work. Don't wing it or you might create problems for yourself.
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One last thing - if you do need to speak with Washington ESD about your appeal status or have questions, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier really does work. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get through their regular lines.
I might have to try that. Been trying to reach them for days about my own appeal.
Definitely worth it. Check out their demo video first so you know what you're getting into, but it's legit.
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Does anyone know if the severance affects your weekly benefit amount calculation or just eligibility? Like if I get benefits after the severance period ends?
Severance typically doesn't affect your weekly benefit amount calculation since that's based on your base period wages. It just affects eligibility during the period it covers.
Right, your weekly benefit amount is locked in when you file your initial claim based on your work history.
Make sure you understand if your severance includes continuation of benefits too. That can affect when you need to look for new health insurance if you're eligible for COBRA.
Good point, I need to check on the benefits continuation part of the package.
COBRA is so expensive. Hopefully your severance includes health coverage for a while.
Lena Müller
Just to follow up on the Claimyr thing - I used it again last month when I had questions about my job search requirements and got through to an agent in about 2 hours. Much better than the endless calling and getting hung up on. Definitely worth it if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD.
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Emma Johnson
•How much does that service cost? Is it worth the money?
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Lena Müller
•For me it was worth it because I was wasting so much time trying to call on my own. They focus on getting you connected rather than making you jump through hoops.
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Ravi Patel
The waiting game is brutal but try not to panic. In my experience, once Washington ESD starts paying, they usually catch up all the back weeks you're owed in one lump sum. So you'll get everything you're entitled to, just not on the schedule you need it.
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Carlos Mendoza
•That's reassuring to hear. I was worried about missing out on payments somehow.
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Astrid Bergström
•Yeah, they owe you for every week you're eligible, even if there are delays in processing. It all gets sorted out eventually.
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