How to get my W2 from Washington ESD unemployment online - can't find it anywhere

You need to log into your SecureAccess Washington account first, then navigate to the 'Tax Information' section under your unemployment services. The 1099-G forms are usually available by late January each year for the previous tax year.

omg same problem here! been searching for like an hour and getting nowhere with their website

I had this exact issue last month and ended up using Claimyr to get through to someone at Washington ESD who could help me locate the form. The agent walked me through exactly where to find it on the website - turns out it's buried in a section I never would have found on my own. Check out claimyr.com, they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how their service works.

The 1099-G forms are typically found in the 'Documents' section of your online account. You'll need to scroll down past your weekly claim history to find the tax documents section. Make sure you're looking at the correct tax year - 2024 forms should be available now.

This is exactly why I hate dealing with government websites. Everything is so hard to find!

Actually, let me give you the exact steps that worked for me: 1) Log into SecureAccess Washington 2) Click on 'Unemployment Services' 3) Look for 'View Benefit Information' 4) Scroll to the bottom where it says 'Tax Documents' 5) Select the tax year you need. If you don't see step 4, your 1099-G might not be ready yet.

Why don't they just email these forms like normal companies do? Having to hunt around their terrible website is ridiculous

I remember having this same frustration. The Washington ESD website navigation is honestly terrible. What ended up working for me was calling them directly, but getting through took forever. Someone mentioned Claimyr earlier - I wish I had known about that service when I was dealing with this. Would have saved me hours of busy signals and hold music.

One more thing to check - make sure you received at least $10 in unemployment benefits during 2024. If your total benefits were under that threshold, they're not required to issue a 1099-G. Also, if you had any benefit overpayments that were recovered, that might affect the form availability.

just wanted to say thanks for asking this question because I need mine too and had no idea where to start looking

Update on the Claimyr option - I actually used them again last week for a different issue and they're really helpful. The agent I spoke with mentioned that a lot of people have trouble finding the tax forms on the Washington ESD website because the link location changes depending on your claim status and whether you have any pending issues. It's not always in the same place for everyone.

I had to request mine by mail last year because the online system was down for maintenance during tax season. Took about 2 weeks to receive it. If you're in a hurry, definitely try calling first.

Another option is to check if your tax software can import the information directly from Washington ESD. Some of the major tax prep programs have partnerships with state agencies for automatic document retrieval.

UGH this is bringing back memories of trying to find my 1099-G last year. Took me forever and I eventually had to call. The person on the phone said a lot of people have this problem because the website design is confusing.

Pro tip: if you do end up calling Washington ESD, have your Social Security number and claim confirmation number ready. They'll ask for both to locate your account quickly.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Following this thread for updates. Hope someone finds a solution that works.

Just tried the Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it actually worked great. Got connected to a Washington ESD agent who helped me locate my 1099-G in about 5 minutes. Turns out mine was in a different section than expected because I had filed an appeal during my benefit period. Really glad I didn't waste more time trying to navigate their website myself.

For anyone still struggling with this - I finally found mine! It was under 'Payment History' then there's a small link at the bottom that says 'Tax Forms'. Not intuitive at all but that's where it was hiding.

This thread was so helpful! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions.