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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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update: just got my determination letter!! approved for $394 per week. so relieved. thanks everyone for the help and advice
filed 3 weeks and 2 days ago so just over 3 weeks. right in the normal timeframe like people said
awesome! glad it worked out
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel a lot better knowing what to expect. Will keep checking my account and filing weekly claims while I wait. Hopefully my letter comes soon too!
You're welcome! Keep us posted on how it goes
Good luck! Feel free to ask if you have more questions when you get your determination.
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If you end up needing to speak with someone at Washington ESD about your specific pregnancy situation, I've heard good things about that Claimyr service too. They helped my sister get through when she was having issues with her claim.
Multiple people have mentioned that now. Might be worth looking into if I run into any snags.
Yeah, my sister said it was a lifesaver when she couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
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File TODAY. The Washington ESD website says you should file during your first week of unemployment. Don't overthink it - just get the process started. You can always answer questions later if they come up during processing.
Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get approved.
And keep track of all your job search activities from day one, even before your first payment. They can audit your job search log anytime.
Just to add - make sure you're filing in Washington state if that's where you worked. I almost filed in the wrong state when I moved right before getting laid off and that would have been a huge mess to untangle.
Yeah I'm still in Washington where I worked, so I should be good there.
Good! Multi-state claims are a whole different headache you don't want to deal with.
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Just got my 1099-G from Washington ESD last week actually. Came pretty quickly after New Year's. Make sure your address is current in your ESD account so you don't miss it.
Good reminder - I'll double check my address is correct in my account.
Bottom line - yes you need to report it, but it's not the end of the world. Lots of people deal with this every year and there are resources available if you can't pay everything at once. You've got this!
Thanks for the encouragement! Feeling much better about the whole situation after reading everyone's responses.
Yuki Nakamura
Update: I used Claimyr yesterday and was able to get through to an ESD agent in about 15 minutes. Changed my withholding to 10% federal and also asked about making a lump sum payment for taxes on benefits I've already received. The agent was really helpful and explained all my options.
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Amina Diallo
•That's great! So you can make a payment directly to ESD for taxes on past benefits?
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Yuki Nakamura
•No, you can't pay ESD directly for taxes - you'd need to make estimated tax payments to the IRS. But the agent explained how to do that.
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StarSurfer
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I'm definitely going to get my withholding changed and start setting aside money for taxes. Better to be prepared than get hit with a surprise bill!
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Oliver Schulz
•Smart move! Taking care of this now will save you a lot of stress later.
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Carmen Reyes
•Glad this thread was helpful. Good luck with everything!
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