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Don't forget about taxes! Unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your benefits or pay them when you file your tax return. If you don't have taxes withheld, make sure to set money aside for tax season.
How much should I expect to pay in taxes on unemployment benefits?
Depends on your total income for the year and tax bracket. Generally, you'll want to withhold 10-20% for taxes to be safe. You can adjust the withholding percentage in your Washington ESD account settings.
Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr recommendation. I used them again last month when I had questions about my work search requirements and got connected to an agent within minutes instead of spending hours on the phone. Really worth checking out if you hit any roadblocks with Washington ESD.
Thanks for the update. I've been struggling to get through to someone about my pending claim status. Might give this a try.
Definitely worth it. The peace of mind alone is valuable when you're dealing with unemployment stress.
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The bottom line is that massive government spending eliminated unemployment during WWII by creating demand for labor across the entire economy. Whether you call it Keynesian stimulus or wartime mobilization, the mechanism is the same - inject enough money into the economy and unemployment disappears. The question is whether we have the political will to do it again without a war as justification.
That's probably the best summary for my paper's conclusion. Thanks everyone for the insights!
good luck with the paper! this was actually a really interesting discussion
Just want to add that if anyone here is currently struggling with Washington ESD phone issues, I used Claimyr last month when I couldn't get through about my adjudication delay. Saved me probably 20+ hours of calling and I finally got my claim resolved. The video demo on their site shows exactly how it works.
Yeah there's a cost but honestly worth it when you're stuck in ESD phone hell. It's way more efficient than sitting there redialing for hours.
I'm desperate enough at this point that I'll try anything. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked! Got through to Washington ESD in about 10 minutes instead of calling all day. Definitely worth it if your claim gets complicated.
Did they charge you right away or after you got connected?
Check their website for the details, but the process was straightforward and I finally got answers about my adjudication status.
Bottom line: file your claim regardless of at-will status. Worst case they deny you and you appeal. Best case you get approved and start receiving benefits. The at-will employment type is not a factor in the eligibility determination.
Filed my claim this morning! Thanks everyone for all the helpful information.
Hope it goes smoothly for you! Keep us updated on how it goes.
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Good luck with everything! The first time filing can feel overwhelming but you'll get through it. Most people's claims are approved without major issues as long as you're honest and follow the requirements.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
You're welcome! Come back and update us on how it goes. This community is pretty good about helping each other out.
Just to add one more resource - the Washington ESD website has a pretty comprehensive FAQ section that answers most common questions. Worth bookmarking for quick reference while you're going through the process.
I'll definitely check that out. Having all the official info in one place will be helpful.
Yeah, and if you can't find the answer there, that's when services like the one mentioned earlier become really useful for talking to an actual person.
Butch Sledgehammer
Don't forget you'll need to register with WorkSourceWA too for the job search requirements. It's a separate system but required for unemployment benefits.
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Selena Bautista
•Ugh more websites? How many different systems do I need to deal with?
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Butch Sledgehammer
•I know it's annoying but it's just part of the process. WorkSourceWA is where you'll log your job search activities.
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Freya Ross
The good news is once you get everything set up, the weekly claims only take a few minutes each week. Just don't forget to do them or you won't get paid!
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Leslie Parker
•Set a reminder on your phone! I almost forgot one week and it would have messed up my whole claim.
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