Washington Unemployment

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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

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Giovanni Conti

Does being on Washington ESD unemployment affect your tax return?

I've been getting unemployment benefits from Washington ESD since October and I'm starting to think about taxes. Does collecting UI benefits mess up your tax return somehow? I know they don't take taxes out automatically unless you ask them to. Should I be worried about owing a bunch of money? This is my first time dealing with unemployment so I have no idea what to expect when I file.

One last tip - if you're married and file jointly, the unemployment income could push you into a higher tax bracket. Something to consider when planning.

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Not married but good to know for others reading this thread.

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Yeah we learned that the hard way. Spouse's unemployment plus my regular job put us in a higher bracket.

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thanks op for asking this question, i was wondering the same thing but felt dumb asking. glad to see im not the only one who didnt know unemployment was taxable

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Not dumb at all! Seems like a lot of people don't realize this until it's too late.

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Anna Kerber

What is the maximum for unemployment benefits in Washington ESD 2025?

I'm about to file for unemployment and trying to figure out what the maximum weekly benefit amount is in Washington state for 2025. I've been working full-time making decent money but can't find clear info on Washington ESD's website about the max weekly amount. Does anyone know what the current maximum is? Also wondering if there's a cap on total benefits you can receive.

A couple people mentioned Claimyr already. Seems like it might be worth trying if I have issues.

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I was skeptical at first but it really does work. Saved me so much frustration trying to call ESD directly.

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Amara Nwosu

How do I end unemployment benefits with Washington ESD when I start working?

I just got hired for a full-time position starting Monday and I'm not sure how to properly end my unemployment benefits with Washington ESD. Do I need to call them or is there something online I can do? I don't want to accidentally keep getting payments and then have to deal with an overpayment situation later. My last weekly claim was filed yesterday before I knew I got the job. What's the correct process here?

One last thing - make sure you save copies of your final weekly claim confirmation and any other important documents from your claim. You might need them for tax purposes or if any questions come up later.

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Great advice, I'll make sure to print out everything before I stop filing. Better safe than sorry.

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Yes definitely keep records! I needed my benefit statements for a mortgage application two years later.

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For anyone else reading this thread - if you need to reach Washington ESD about ending benefits or have other questions, that Claimyr service people mentioned actually works really well. I was skeptical at first but it saved me hours of trying to call myself.

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How exactly does it work? Do they just call for you?

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Yeah, you give them your info and they handle all the calling and waiting in the phone queue. Then they connect you directly to a Washington ESD agent when one becomes available. Check out their demo video if you want to see how it works.

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Connor Murphy

How long does it take for unemployment to be approved in Washington ESD?

I submitted my initial unemployment claim through the Washington ESD website about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting to hear back. My claim status just says 'under review' and I haven't received any determination letter yet. I lost my job at a retail store due to layoffs and I thought this would be pretty straightforward. I've been filing my weekly claims like I'm supposed to but I'm getting anxious about when I'll actually start receiving benefits. Does anyone know the typical timeline for Washington ESD to approve a regular unemployment claim? I need to know if I should be worried or if this is normal processing time.

One last tip - make sure you have direct deposit set up in your account if you haven't already. Once you're approved, that'll speed up getting your first payment.

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Good reminder! I set that up when I first filed but I'll double-check it's correct.

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Yeah, direct deposit is way faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive.

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Wishing you luck! Sounds like you did everything right and it's just a matter of waiting for the normal processing to complete.

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Thank you! I'll try to be patient and trust the process.

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Amina Diop

How do I get unemployment benefits in Washington - complete beginner needs help

I just got laid off from my retail job last week and I have no idea how to get unemployment benefits. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm totally lost. Do I just go online somewhere? What information do I need? How long does it take to get approved? I'm really stressed about paying rent next month and could use some guidance on the whole process.

I used that Claimyr service too when I had issues with my claim being stuck in adjudication. Definitely saved me a lot of frustration trying to get through to Washington ESD on my own. Worth looking into if you hit any roadblocks.

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I'm skeptical of any service that charges money to call government agencies but I guess if it works for people...

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I was skeptical too until I spent 3 days trying to get through on my own with no luck. Sometimes you gotta pay for convenience when the free option doesn't work.

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Good luck with your claim! The first time is always the most confusing but you'll get the hang of it. Most people's claims go through without major issues so try not to stress too much about it.

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Thank you! I'm going to start the application process today.

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