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Bottom line: if you made decent money in Washington, you'll probably get decent unemployment benefits. Just be prepared for the bureaucracy and long wait times when you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.
Exactly this. The benefits themselves are fair but dealing with their office is a nightmare. That Claimyr thing really helped me avoid the phone hell when I needed answers.
I'll have to check that out if I run into issues. Thanks for sharing!
One more thing to remember - you have to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if there are no changes to report. Miss a week and you don't get paid for that week.
Good point! I almost forgot to file one week because nothing had changed. Glad I remembered at the last minute.
Yeah it's easy to forget when you're in a routine. I set a Sunday reminder on my phone to make sure I never miss the deadline.
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One more thing to consider - if you're married and file jointly, your spouse's income might push you into a higher tax bracket. The 10% withholding might not be enough in that case.
Good point. We always end up owing because of this exact situation. I have mine set to 15% withholding.
I'm single so 10% should be fine for me, but thanks for mentioning this for others.
PSA: Don't forget that if you received unemployment in 2024, you need to report it even if you find a job before tax season. The IRS gets a copy of your 1099-G from Washington ESD so they'll know if you don't report it.
Absolutely. And if you move to another state, make sure your address is updated with Washington ESD so you receive your 1099-G.
Can confirm this - moved to Oregon last year and almost didn't get my tax form because I forgot to update my address.
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One more thing - if your employer offers you your job back or offers you other work, you generally have to accept it or risk losing your unemployment benefits. There are some exceptions but be careful about turning down work.
There are rules about 'suitable work' but it gets complicated. If that happens, definitely try to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation.
This is where having a way to actually reach Washington ESD becomes crucial. Good thing services like Claimyr exist to help get through to them.
The whole system seems designed to make people give up honestly. But stick with it, you earned these benefits by working and paying into the system.
Thanks for the encouragement. It does feel overwhelming but I'll push through it.
Exactly! Don't let the bureaucracy intimidate you out of benefits you're entitled to.
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The whole process seems overwhelming but it's really not that bad once you get started. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time and keep looking for work. The payments are pretty reliable once everything is set up.
Thanks for the encouragement! I think I have enough information now to move forward with filing my claim.
Donna Cline
For what it's worth, even when Extended Benefits were available during high unemployment, they were only 13-20 additional weeks. It's not like you get unlimited extensions.
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Tami Morgan
•Correct. EB provides up to 20 weeks additional, but only when triggered and only if you meet ongoing requirements.
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Harper Collins
Thanks everyone for all the info. This thread has been more helpful than anything I've found on the Washington ESD website.
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Maya Diaz
•Agreed! At least now I know where I stand and can plan accordingly.
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Rami Samuels
•If you do need to talk to Washington ESD directly about your specific situation, definitely consider using Claimyr. Makes a huge difference being able to actually reach someone.
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