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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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This thread has been super helpful! I was wondering about the same thing and now I understand the weekly filing vs biweekly payment system much better.
Glad it helped you too! I feel much better about my claim now.
Same here. The weekly vs biweekly thing was really confusing until reading all these explanations.
Thanks everyone for all the info! I think I've got a good handle on how the Washington ESD payment schedule works now. Weekly filing, biweekly payments, and don't skip any weekly claims even if payments seem delayed.
Exactly! This thread cleared up all my confusion about the timing.
And remember that claimyr.com option if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation.
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Final thought - even if your appeal doesn't go as planned, you can still appeal to the Board of Appeals. I had to go through two levels but eventually won. Don't give up after the first hearing if you truly believe you're right.
Good to know there are multiple chances. Hopefully it won't come to that but good to keep in mind.
Hope you won't need it either, but it's there if you do. Best of luck with your appeal!
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I'm filing my appeal tomorrow and feeling much more confident about the process. I'll keep filing my weekly claims and gather all my documentation. Really appreciate this community!
You've got this! Come back and update us on how it goes.
Good luck! With your documentation it sounds like you have a strong case.
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This thread has been super helpful! I'm in a similar situation and was wondering the same thing. Thanks for asking OP
No problem! Glad it helped someone else too. That's what these forums are for right?
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
Exactly! Don't let the complexity scare you away from applying if you need benefits. The worst they can say is no.
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.
Benjamin Carter
Another thing to consider is that you have to actively look for work and report your job search activities. So while you're getting benefits, you're also expected to be trying to find new employment. It's not just free money.
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Sophie Hernandez
•Makes sense. Do you know how many jobs you have to apply for each week?
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Benjamin Carter
•I think it's 3 job search activities per week, but that includes things like attending job fairs or networking events, not just applications.
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Maya Lewis
If you're still having trouble reaching Washington ESD directly, I had good luck with Claimyr too. They got me connected to an agent who walked through my entire benefit calculation and explained why my amount was what it was. Really helped me understand the whole process.
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Sophie Hernandez
•Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. Might be worth trying if I can't get through on my own.
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