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LordCommander

Does Washington ESD unemployment take out taxes automatically or do I need to handle it myself?

I just started receiving unemployment benefits from Washington ESD and I'm confused about the tax situation. Do they automatically withhold federal and state taxes from my weekly payments, or am I supposed to handle this myself? I don't want to get hit with a huge tax bill next year. My payment stub doesn't really explain this clearly and I can't get through to anyone on the phone to ask.

For anyone still reading this thread: don't wait until tax season to figure this out. Set up withholding or start saving now!

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Absolutely! I'm so glad I asked about this early instead of waiting.

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This thread probably saved a lot of people from some nasty tax surprises.

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Final reminder that even though Washington ESD gives you the option to have taxes withheld, it's still your responsibility to make sure you're paying enough. Keep good records!

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Thanks for all the advice everyone! I feel much more confident about handling the tax side of unemployment now.

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Glad we could help! Good luck with everything.

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Ellie Simpson

Can you collect unemployment if you are fired - Washington ESD eligibility question

Got terminated from my warehouse job last Friday and I'm not sure if I can even apply for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. My supervisor said I was let go for "performance issues" but honestly I think it was just because they're cutting costs. I've been working there for almost 2 years with no major problems until the last month when they started nitpicking everything. Does being fired automatically disqualify you from UI benefits in Washington? I really need to know before I waste time filing a claim.

Another option if you can't get through to Washington ESD directly is using something like Claimyr. I heard about it from someone else on here and it actually worked when I needed to talk to an agent about my eligibility question. Sometimes it's worth paying a little to get real answers instead of guessing.

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Is that the same service that was mentioned earlier in this thread?

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Yeah I think so. The one with the video demo. Worked well for me when I was in a similar spot.

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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Most performance-related firings result in approved claims.

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Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I feel much better about filing now.

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Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.

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Noah Torres

How to qualify for unemployment in Washington - what are the requirements?

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing company after 2 years and I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington. I've never filed before and honestly don't know where to start. What are the basic requirements to qualify for unemployment here? Do I need to have worked a certain amount of time or earned a specific amount? Also, how soon should I apply after losing my job? Any guidance would be really helpful since I'm pretty stressed about my finances right now.

Don't panic if your first payment takes a few weeks to arrive. The system moves slowly but it will eventually come through if you qualify.

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That's reassuring. I was worried about how long it might take.

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Yeah, just keep filing your weekly claims and be patient. The money will come eventually.

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Good luck with your application! It sounds like you should qualify based on what you've described. Just be thorough with your application and don't give up if you hit any snags.

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Thanks for all the encouragement! This thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about applying now.

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Ally Tailer

How much does unemployment pay - Washington ESD benefit amounts explained

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but honestly have no idea what to expect payment-wise. I've been working retail for the past two years making about $18/hour full time. If I file with Washington ESD, what kind of weekly benefit amount would I actually get? Is it based on your previous wages or is there just a standard rate everyone gets? Also wondering if there are any taxes taken out automatically or if I need to handle that myself. Any insight would be helpful since I can't find clear numbers anywhere on their website.

Good reminder that it's worth double-checking. These systems aren't perfect and wage reporting errors happen more often than people think.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. I feel much more prepared to file now and know what to expect for my benefit amount.

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Chris Elmeda

How much will I get unemployment benefits from Washington ESD?

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant where I was making $22/hour for about 2 years. I'm trying to figure out how much my weekly unemployment benefits will be from Washington ESD before I file my claim. I've never been on unemployment before so I have no idea how they calculate the amount. Does anyone know how much I might expect to receive? I need to budget for rent and bills while I'm job searching.

Just file as soon as possible after you lose your job. There's a waiting week before you can collect, so the sooner you file, the sooner that clock starts ticking. And even if you're not sure about the exact benefit amount, you can always ask questions later.

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Thanks everyone for all the advice! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and see what happens.

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Good luck! The process isn't as scary as it seems once you get started.

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One more thing - if you're thinking about taking any training programs while on unemployment, some of them might affect your benefit amount or job search requirements. Worth asking about if that's something you're considering.

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I wasn't planning on it right now but good to know for the future.

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