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Since you're new to this, also remember that unemployment is taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them later. Just something to keep in mind.
Oh right, I didn't think about taxes. I'll probably have them withheld to avoid a big bill later.
Smart choice. I forgot about taxes my first time and got hit with a big bill at tax time.
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Don't forget you'll get a 1099-G form in January showing how much unemployment you received during the tax year. Keep that for your records and make sure the amount matches what you actually received.
Good reminder! I'll make sure to watch for that in the mail.
You can usually access the 1099-G online through your ESD account too, don't have to wait for the mail
This thread has been super helpful! I had no idea unemployment was taxable and I've been getting benefits for 4 months. Definitely going to set up withholding ASAP and maybe save some extra money too.
Same here, really glad someone asked this question!
Yeah I'm relieved I found out now rather than at tax time next year. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
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I had to appeal twice - lost the first hearing but won at the Board of Review level. Don't give up even if the first appeal doesn't go your way.
What was different about the Board of Review hearing?
They actually looked at all the evidence more carefully. The first hearing officer seemed to just believe the employer without question.
Try calling Washington ESD one more time to see if you can get this sorted out without an appeal. I know the phone lines are terrible but sometimes you get lucky. If you can't get through, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier might be worth trying - anything to avoid the stress of an appeal if it's not necessary.
You're right, I should exhaust all options before going the appeal route. I'll try Claimyr tomorrow if I can't get through on my own.
Good plan. Even if you do end up having to appeal, at least you'll know you tried everything. Good luck!
Omar Fawzi
Thanks for posting this question OP. I'm in the same boat - just got approved yesterday and was wondering the same thing. Your timeline gives me a good idea of what to expect.
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Jamal Carter
•Happy to help! It's such a relief once that first payment comes through. You'll be fine.
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Chloe Wilson
•The waiting is definitely the hardest part. But the system does work once you get through the initial approval process.
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Diego Mendoza
One last tip - make sure to keep filing your weekly claims even while you're waiting for that first payment. Don't let any weeks lapse or you'll have to request them later which is a hassle.
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Jamal Carter
•Yes! I made sure to file this week's claim on Sunday even though I hadn't received the first payment yet.
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Anastasia Romanov
•That's exactly right. Keep that weekly filing schedule no matter what else is going on with your claim.
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