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For anyone still having trouble getting their 1099-G, I used Claimyr last month to get connected with Washington ESD about my missing tax form. Worked like a charm - got through to an agent within minutes instead of spending hours on hold.
I might have to try that. I've been trying to get through for my corrected 1099-G and it's been impossible.
Definitely worth trying. Check out their demo video to see how it works - it's pretty straightforward.
Bottom line: yes you pay federal taxes on unemployment benefits, no you don't pay Washington state taxes on them, and you can have taxes withheld from future payments to avoid a big bill later. Hope this helps!
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better prepared to deal with this now.
This thread has been super helpful. I was in the same situation and didn't know what to expect.
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I'm on week 22 and starting to panic about what happens when my benefits run out. The job market in my field is still pretty tough. Anyone have advice for making the most of the last few weeks?
I'll check them out. At this point I'm willing to consider career changes if it means steady employment.
Also might be worth using Claimyr to speak with Washington ESD about any retraining programs or resources they might have available. Sometimes there are programs that aren't well-publicized.
Thank you everyone for all this information! I feel much better understanding that I have up to 26 weeks to work with. That should be enough time to find something good rather than just taking the first job that comes along.
That's the right attitude. Use the time wisely but don't wait too long to start seriously job hunting. The requirements are there for a reason.
Definitely. I'm already updating my resume and reaching out to contacts. Thanks again for all the helpful responses!
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Drawing unemployment saved my family when I got laid off from Boeing. The key is staying on top of all the requirements - weekly claims, job searches, responding to any requests for information immediately. Don't let anything slide or you'll create problems for yourself.
How long were you able to draw benefits?
Got the full 26 weeks before finding another job. Made all the difference having that stability while job hunting.
Last bit of advice - if you get overwhelmed by all this, take it one step at a time. File your initial claim first, then worry about weekly claims and job search requirements as they come up. The Washington ESD website has pretty good tutorials for each step.
Thank you! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about starting the process now.
That's what this community is for. Good luck with your claim!
Emma Anderson
If you're really anxious about it, you could try reaching out to Washington ESD directly to check on your claim status. Though like others mentioned, getting through by phone can be challenging without help.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•I might give that Claimyr thing a try if I don't hear something by next week.
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Malik Thompson
•Good idea. Sometimes just knowing where you stand in the process can help with the anxiety.
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Isabella Ferreira
Sounds like you've got all the basics covered for qualifying. The review period varies but 10 days isn't unusually long. I'd give it another week or so before getting too concerned about the timeline.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I feel much better about my chances now.
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CosmicVoyager
•Glad we could help! Keep us posted on how it turns out.
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