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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Also remember that your benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or you'll owe at tax time. Just something to keep in mind when budgeting.
Ugh I forgot about taxes. So even unemployment gets taxed?
Yep, it's considered income by the IRS. You can have 10% withheld automatically when you set up your claim.
Thanks everyone for all the info! This thread has been super helpful. I feel like I understand the process much better now.
Glad we could help! The Washington ESD system is confusing but once you understand the basics it makes more sense.
Yeah this was really informative. I learned some things I didn't know about the calculation.
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Here's what worked for me: 1) Gather all employment info first 2) Use Firefox browser 3) File early morning 4) Screenshot everything 5) Set up direct deposit 6) Register for WorkSource within a few days. The whole process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.
This is exactly the kind of step-by-step I needed! Thank you so much everyone, I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck! The hardest part is just getting started. Once you submit that initial application you'll feel much better.
One last thing - if you run into problems during the application or need to check on your claim status later, that Claimyr service really does work. I was skeptical at first but it got me through to Washington ESD when I couldn't reach them any other way. Way less stressful than trying to call yourself.
I'll keep that in mind if I need to call them. Hopefully the online application goes smoothly!
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If anyone's still struggling to get through to Washington ESD about their earnings, I had success using that Claimyr service too. They have some kind of system that gets you connected to an agent without waiting on hold forever. Made the whole process way less stressful.
That seems to be a popular solution based on what people are saying here. Might be worth looking into if I run into issues.
I'm usually skeptical of these third-party services but this one actually seems helpful based on multiple people mentioning it.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! This thread answered way more questions than the Washington ESD website did. Going to file my claim this week now that I understand the requirements better.
Glad this was helpful for you too! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now.
Good luck to both of you! Hope your claims get approved quickly.
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If you're worried about making mistakes on the application, Washington ESD has a practice version you can try first. It's not the real application but it shows you what questions they ask.
That sounds perfect! Where do I find the practice version?
It should be linked from the main unemployment page on esd.wa.gov - look for something like 'practice application' or 'demo
Last piece of advice - if you get stuck during the application and need to talk to someone, don't waste hours trying to call. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it saved me so much time. Sometimes you just need a human to explain what went wrong.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing now.
You've got this! Just take it step by step and don't rush through the application.
Abigail Spencer
Whatever you do, don't wait to file thinking you need to find another job first. You can look for work AND collect benefits at the same time - that's literally the point of the system.
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Paige Cantoni
•Good point. I was thinking maybe I should just focus on job hunting but you're right.
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Abigail Spencer
•Exactly. The benefits are there to help you while you search. Use every resource available to you.
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Liam Cortez
One last thing about Claimyr - I found them super helpful when I needed to get clarity on my specific situation. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person who can look at your account and explain what's actually happening instead of guessing based on generic information online.
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Paige Cantoni
•I'm definitely going to check that out if I run into issues. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Logan Chiang
•Anything that helps you get through to Washington ESD faster is worth considering honestly.
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