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One more thing - if you move to a different state while on unemployment, you might have to deal with that state's income tax too. Washington doesn't have state income tax but other states do.
Not planning to move but that's good to know. This unemployment stuff is more complicated than I thought.
Yeah there's a lot of little details they don't tell you upfront. The tax thing catches a lot of people off guard.
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One more resource - WorkSource has career counselors who can help you with job search strategies and sometimes connect you to training programs that might come with financial assistance while you're learning new skills.
That sounds promising. Are those services free?
Yes, WorkSource services are free. You can find your local office on the WorkSourceWA website and they have online services too.
Thanks everyone for all this advice! I'm going to start with requesting the alternate base period calculation and see what happens. If that doesn't work I'll look into the appeal process and other assistance programs. Really appreciate all the help!
And remember if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD, that Claimyr service can save you a lot of time and frustration with the phone system.
Yes, definitely update us! Your situation will probably help other people who find this thread later.
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One more resource - the Washington State Office of Financial Management also publishes employment forecasts that might complement your unemployment data analysis.
Hope you get the data you need when it comes out! Sounds like an interesting research project. Economic data can tell such compelling stories when you dig into the trends.
Thanks! I'm really excited to see what patterns emerge in the post-pandemic employment recovery data.
Would love to read your findings when you're done. This kind of research helps us all understand what's really happening in the job market.
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Been collecting unemployment for 2 months now and honestly the amount has been a lifesaver. Not as much as my regular salary obviously but enough to keep me afloat while job hunting.
That's reassuring to hear. I'm worried it won't be enough to cover all my expenses.
You might need to cut back on some things but it definitely helps bridge the gap. The key is finding work before the benefits run out.
If you're really struggling to get answers about your benefit amount, seriously consider using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked great - got me connected to Washington ESD in like 15 minutes instead of spending hours trying to call.
I might have to try that if my claim doesn't update soon. The waiting and uncertainty is really stressful.
Same here, I used Claimyr when I had questions about my benefit calculation. Much easier than playing phone tag with Washington ESD.
Aileen Rodriguez
Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. Besides the 1099-G from Washington ESD, you'll need any W-2s from jobs you had during the year. Keep copies of everything for your records.
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Emma Morales
•Good reminder. I have my W-2 from my last job and I'll download the 1099-G once it's available.
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Zane Gray
•Yeah, the IRS can ask for documentation years later, so definitely keep copies.
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Maggie Martinez
Bottom line is yes, unemployment is taxable, but it's not the end of the world. Just plan for it and you'll be fine. Good luck with your taxes!
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Emma Morales
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared to handle this now.
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Alejandro Castro
•No problem! We've all been there with unemployment tax questions.
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