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Remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay them when you file your tax return.
I had no idea it was taxable! Should I have taxes withheld?
It's usually smart to have taxes withheld so you don't get hit with a big bill at tax time. You can change this option anytime in your account.
Good luck with your claim! The process seems overwhelming at first but it gets easier once you get into the routine of filing weekly claims.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any issues along the way.
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Remember you have to actively look for work that's similar to what you did before, at least initially. They won't expect you to take a huge pay cut right away but you can't just apply for dream jobs that you're not qualified for.
That makes sense. I'll focus on other retail positions and maybe some customer service roles since that's my background.
File your claim this week for sure! The process takes time and you want to get the ball rolling. Even if there are delays, at least you'll be in the system. Good luck with everything!
Thanks everyone! This thread has been super helpful. I'm going to apply today and start my job search. Really appreciate all the advice.
You're welcome! Feel free to come back if you run into any issues during the process. This community is pretty good about helping each other out with Washington ESD stuff.
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This has been super helpful! I was worried I didn't qualify because I had a few months gap between jobs, but now I understand it's more about the quarters and total wages.
Gaps in employment don't necessarily disqualify you as long as you have the required wages in the right time periods.
That's such a relief. I was stressing about that gap for nothing.
Does anyone know if the wage requirements change each year? I qualified a few years ago but I'm not sure if the thresholds are the same now.
Yes, they adjust the wage requirements annually. For 2025 it's $7,000 minimum in your base period, but it was lower in previous years.
Thanks! Good to know they update it. Makes sense that it would adjust with inflation and wage changes.
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If you need help with your resume or job search strategies, WorkSourceWA has free workshops and one-on-one counseling. Might as well take advantage of all the resources available.
I'll look into that. My resume definitely needs updating.
Hunter Hampton
That makes sense. I'll concentrate on doing my weekly claims correctly and meeting the job search requirements.
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Alina Rosenthal
And keep all your documentation organized - job search contacts, any training you do, correspondence with Washington ESD. Makes everything smoother if questions come up later.
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