Does Washington ESD unemployment send a W2 for benefits received?

Washington ESD doesn't send W2s - they send 1099-G forms instead. You should receive it by January 31st if you had benefits last year. Check your SecureAccess Washington account online, they usually post them there first.

You can download your 1099-G directly from the Washington ESD website once they're available. Just log into your account and look for tax documents section.

I never got mine last year and had to call Washington ESD like 20 times to get through! The phone system is impossible. Anyone know a better way to reach them?

just to clarify the 1099-G shows the total amount you received in unemployment benefits for the tax year. make sure the amount matches what you actually got because sometimes there are errors

I'm still waiting for mine from 2023! Washington ESD is so slow with everything. Filed my taxes late because of it.

Another question - do I need to pay taxes on all the unemployment benefits or just federal? I'm confused about state taxes in Washington.

Pro tip: if you had taxes withheld from your unemployment payments, that will also show on the 1099-G. Don't forget to claim those withholdings on your tax return.

The Washington ESD website has a whole section about tax documents under the 'After You Apply' menu. Lots of helpful info there about 1099-G forms and when they're available.

Make sure you save your 1099-G! You'll need it for your tax return and it's good to keep for your records. I always download the PDF and print a copy.

I had to request a duplicate 1099-G last year because I lost mine. You can do it online through your Washington ESD account or call them. The online option is definitely easier if it's available.

Does anyone know if the 1099-G includes information about overpayments? I had to pay back some benefits and I'm not sure how that affects my taxes.

FYI if you can't access your 1099-G online and need to call Washington ESD, I had good luck using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Much better than trying to get through on your own.

Remember that if you received benefits in multiple states, you'll get separate 1099-G forms from each state. But since you're asking about Washington ESD specifically, you'll just get the one from them.

The 1099-G deadline is firm - January 31st. If you don't receive yours by mid-February, definitely contact Washington ESD because something went wrong.

One last thing - make sure your address is current with Washington ESD if you want the mailed copy. You can update it in your SecureAccess Washington account.