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Has anyone dealt with the tax implications? I heard unemployment benefits are taxable income now.
Unemployment benefits have always been taxable at the federal level. There was a temporary exception during COVID but that's over now.
Thanks for clarifying. So I should plan to set aside money for taxes or have them withheld.
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I bookmarked their site. If I run into issues after filing, I might give them a try.
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Just wanted to add that even in low unemployment periods, people still lose jobs due to company closures, layoffs, seasonal work ending, etc. The individual circumstances matter way more than the overall economic picture.
Exactly. Unemployment insurance is designed to help individuals who lose work through no fault of their own, regardless of broader economic conditions.
Thanks everyone for helping me understand this better. I was definitely overthinking the economic angle when the real issue is just getting my layoff verified. I uploaded all my documentation this morning and I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
And if you don't hear anything in 2 weeks, definitely follow up. Sometimes things get stuck in the system.
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One thing to watch out for - if you had any pension or retirement account withdrawals in the past year, that might affect your benefit calculation. Washington ESD counts certain types of retirement income when determining your weekly amount.
I'm only 28 so no retirement stuff to worry about thankfully.
Good! That's one less complication. The younger you are the more straightforward the benefit calculation usually is.
Just wanted to add that once you do find out your weekly benefit amount, that's the maximum you can get each week. If you work part-time while on unemployment, they'll reduce your weekly payment based on how much you earn. It's not dollar for dollar though - there's some formula they use.
Yeah you can earn up to like $200 or something before they start reducing your benefits. Don't quote me on the exact amount though.
It's actually more complicated than that. They have worksheets and everything. Best to check with Washington ESD directly if you're planning to work while collecting.
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Quick tip: when you report your severance on your weekly claim, make sure you report it in the week you actually received it, not spread out over multiple weeks (unless that's actually how you received it). The timing of when you report it matters for their records.
Mine is being paid out monthly, so I should report each payment in the week I receive it?
Exactly! Report each payment when you actually receive it, not when it was originally allocated or anything like that.
Bottom line from someone who's been through this twice - file your unemployment claim as soon as you're laid off, regardless of severance. Report the severance honestly but don't let it stop you from filing. Better to ask forgiveness than permission with Washington ESD timing rules.
Thanks everyone! This thread gave me the confidence to file right away. Really appreciate all the advice and shared experiences.
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Logan Greenburg
Just wanted to add that if your child support order changes while you're on unemployment, it can take a few weeks for Washington ESD to update their records. I had to call multiple times to get the new amount processed correctly.
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Charlotte Jones
•How did you finally get through to someone who could help with that?
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Logan Greenburg
•Honestly, I ended up using one of those callback services after weeks of trying. Sometimes you just need to get creative when the normal phone system isn't working.
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Lucas Bey
This whole thread is making me realize I need to double-check my own situation. I thought my support was being handled correctly but now I'm not so sure.
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Harper Thompson
•Always good to verify. Check your DCS account online and compare it to what's actually being deducted from your UI benefits.
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