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Also remember that holidays can affect when benefits are paid. Washington ESD usually posts a schedule of holiday delays on their website. Plan accordingly so you don't panic when your payment is a day late.
Good to know. I would definitely panic if my payment was late!
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Quick question - if I received unemployment benefits but also worked part-time, do I report both incomes separately?
Yes, report your W-2 income on the wages line and your unemployment benefits on line 7. They're separate types of income even though you may have received them during the same period.
Perfect, that's what I was thinking but wanted to confirm. Thanks!
This whole thread has been super helpful! I was totally lost on where to put my unemployment benefits on my tax return.
Same here! I'm feeling much more confident about filing my taxes now. Line 7 on the 1040 with the amount from box 1 of the 1099-G - got it!
Glad this helped everyone. Tax season is stressful enough without having to figure out where everything goes on the forms.
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Just to add - the 1099-G will also include any overpayments you had to pay back during the year, which reduces your taxable income. So keep track of any overpayment notices from Washington ESD.
That's helpful to know. I haven't had any overpayments thankfully, but good to be aware of.
Yeah, I had to pay back $200 last year due to an error and it showed up on my 1099-G as a reduction.
For anyone still reading this - you can also check your year-to-date withholding amounts in your Washington ESD account. It's under the payment history section. Helps you keep track of how much has been withheld for taxes.
Perfect! I'll check that out when I log in to set up my withholding. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice.
This thread has been super helpful. I'm going to go turn on withholding right now too.
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Another resource is the Washington State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. They work with people who have disabilities or injuries that affect their ability to work. They might have additional programs or services that could help.
I didn't know about that department. Do they work with L&I or are they separate?
They're separate but they do coordinate with L&I in some cases. Worth contacting them to see what services might be available.
Hope your recovery goes well OP. Dealing with work injuries is tough enough without having to navigate all these different benefit systems. Take care of yourself first and the paperwork will sort itself out.
Thanks for the kind words. It's definitely been overwhelming but this discussion has really helped me understand my options better.
Sean Doyle
I've been following this thread because I might be in a similar situation soon. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. Really helpful to see that it's possible to get unemployment while on disability.
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Keisha Robinson
•Glad this thread helped you too! Feel free to message me if you have questions after I go through the process.
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Zara Rashid
This has been really informative. I work with people with disabilities and I'm going to bookmark this thread to share with clients who might be in similar situations. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences.
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Amina Sow
•Definitely share the Claimyr info too if any of your clients need help navigating the Washington ESD phone system for these complex cases.
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Zara Rashid
•Will do, thanks for the tip!
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