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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.
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.
That's what I thought but wanted to double check. Thanks for confirming!
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.
jealous... still working on mine and dreading how much im gonna owe
Hang in there! It's not as complicated as it seems once you get started.
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I used Claimyr a few weeks ago when I had questions about my claim and it was super helpful. The agent was able to pull up my account and explain everything clearly. Much better than trying to figure it out from the confusing letters they send.
That sounds really helpful. I think I'm going to try it because I need to understand exactly what went wrong with my claim.
Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to check my wage history online first, then try to call Washington ESD to get more details. If I can't get through I'll try that Claimyr service. At least now I understand why I got denied instead of just being confused.
Good plan! Understanding the wage requirements is key. Don't get discouraged - you'll likely qualify once you have more work history.
Yeah definitely check those wages first. And don't hesitate to use Claimyr if you need to talk to someone - it really does work for getting through to Washington ESD.
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Bottom line: all pandemic unemployment programs ended September 4, 2021 in Washington. After that date, only regular state UI continued for people who qualified. If you have questions about your specific situation from that time period, you'll probably need to talk to Washington ESD directly since the online records can be confusing.
Perfect summary, thank you! Now I just need to figure out how to actually get someone on the phone at Washington ESD to review my 2021 claims.
Like I mentioned earlier, Claimyr.com made that process so much easier for me. They handle the calling and waiting, you just talk to the agent when they get you connected.
thanks everyone for the info. i was definitely confused about the timeline but this thread cleared it up. september 4 2021 was the end of the extra pandemic benefits, got it.
Glad we could help! It was a confusing time for everyone.
Same here. Really appreciate all the detailed responses. Now I know what questions to ask when I finally get through to Washington ESD.
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Axel Far
I had a really similar work history and used Claimyr when I was unsure about qualifying. The agent was able to explain exactly how my base period wages would be calculated and confirmed I met all requirements. Made the whole process much less stressful knowing I qualified before filing.
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Bethany Groves
•I keep hearing about Claimyr in this thread. Might have to check them out.
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Jasmine Hernandez
•I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Much better than trying to get through Washington ESD's phone lines.
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Luis Johnson
Bottom line: You've worked way more than enough to qualify for Washington ESD benefits. The minimum requirements are pretty reasonable and you exceed them by a lot. File your claim and don't worry about it!
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Bethany Groves
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much more confident about filing now.
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Ellie Kim
•Good luck with your claim! The process is pretty straightforward once you get started.
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