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I had success getting my 1099-G by using that Claimyr service too. Honestly wish I'd known about it sooner - would have saved me so much time and frustration trying to reach ESD on my own. The agent was able to email me the form within minutes of getting connected.
Okay, I'm convinced. I'll try Claimyr if I can't get the form online today. Thanks everyone for all the help!
Final update for anyone following this thread - the key is to log into your SecureAccess Washington account, go to 'eServices', then 'Unemployment Services', and look for 'Tax Information' or 'Forms and Correspondence'. The 1099-G should be there if it's been issued for your account.
Perfect! I'll try that exact path. Hopefully it works and I can get my taxes filed on time.
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anyone else think washington esd should just publish a simple chart showing benefit amounts by salary range? would save everyone so much confusion
that would make too much sense for a government agency lol
seriously though, other states have much clearer information available
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! I feel much more prepared to file my claim now. Really appreciate this community for breaking down all the details.
Good luck with your claim! Feel free to post back here if you run into any issues during the process.
hope it goes smoothly for you! remember that claimyr option if you need to reach washington esd directly
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Also remember that your first week is usually a waiting week where you don't get paid, but you still need to file the weekly claim. It's not like you skip filing that week.
So I won't get paid for my first week of unemployment?
Right, the first week is unpaid but you still have to file the claim. You get paid starting with the second week.
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Final update from me - claim approved after exactly 6 weeks! Got all my back pay and regular payments have resumed. There is light at the end of the tunnel for those still waiting.
Congrats! Was there anything specific that seemed to speed up the final approval?
Not really, I think it just worked its way through their system. The adjudicator called me on a Friday and by Monday my claim was approved.
For anyone still struggling to get through by phone, I second the recommendation for Claimyr. Used them last month when I was stuck in adjudication and they got me connected to an agent who explained exactly what Washington ESD needed from me. Worth every penny to end the uncertainty.
How quickly were you able to get through using their service?
About 20 minutes from when I submitted my request to when I was talking to a Washington ESD agent. Way better than the hours I wasted trying to call myself.
Taylor To
One more tip - keep all your severance documentation. If Washington ESD has questions later (and they might), you'll need proof of the amounts and dates. Screenshots, emails, pay stubs, whatever you have.
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Sophia Carter
•Good advice! I'll make copies of everything before I file.
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Ella Cofer
•Yes! And if you used Claimyr or somehow got through to Washington ESD to clarify anything, document that conversation too.
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Kevin Bell
Bottom line for OP - file your claim now, report severance weekly as intended coverage, do your job searches, keep records. It's really not as complicated as it seems once you start the process.
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Sophia Carter
•Thanks everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. Going to file my claim tomorrow morning.
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Savannah Glover
•Good luck! You'll be fine as long as you're honest about everything.
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