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The whole tax situation with unemployment is just another stress on top of already being unemployed. At least Washington doesn't have state income tax like some other states.
Yeah, I'm grateful for that. Dealing with federal taxes is enough complexity.
True, could be worse. Some states tax unemployment benefits on top of federal taxes.
Bottom line: have the 10% federal withholding taken out unless you really need every dollar right now. It's much easier than dealing with a big tax bill later, especially when you might still be unemployed during tax season.
This is exactly the advice I needed. I'm going to set up the withholding this week. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information!
Good choice! You'll thank yourself next April when you don't owe a huge chunk to the IRS.
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One more thing - if you're married and filing jointly, your unemployment benefits are still unearned income even if your spouse has earned income from working. Just in case anyone was wondering about that scenario.
That's a good point, the classification doesn't change based on your filing status.
Right, it's based on the source of the income, not your tax filing situation.
Final summary for anyone scrolling through: Washington ESD unemployment benefits = unearned taxable income. Not earned income. This affects various programs and tax credits but you still need to report it as income where required.
Perfect summary! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this discussion.
This thread should be pinned somewhere, really useful info that lots of people probably don't know.
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One last tip - keep detailed records of all your earnings and hours worked. If Washington ESD ever questions your reported earnings, you'll want to have documentation to back up what you reported.
Good advice. I'll start keeping better records of my hours and pay stubs.
Exactly. Pay stubs, timesheets, anything that shows when you worked and how much you earned. It's good protection if there are ever any questions.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about how partial benefits work now. Going to make sure I report my earnings correctly going forward.
You're welcome! Just remember - when in doubt, report it. It's always better to be overly cautious with Washington ESD.
Agreed, thanks to everyone who helped explain this. This thread was super helpful!
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One last piece of advice - if you do apply and get approved, make sure you understand the weekly claim requirements. You'll need to file every week and report any work or earnings. Missing a week can cause delays in your benefits.
You can file your weekly claim starting Sunday for the previous week, and you have until the following Saturday to file it. Most people file on Sunday to stay on schedule.
And don't forget about the job search requirements. You'll need to keep a log of your job search activities.
This has been a really helpful thread. I was in a similar situation and wasn't sure about applying. Now I feel confident enough to give it a try. Thanks everyone!
Same here! This community is so helpful. Good luck with your application!
Love seeing people help each other out with this confusing system. We're all in this together.
StarSurfer
Last thing - if you do get approved for partial benefits, remember that you'll still need to file your weekly claims every week and report any income. Miss a week and you could lose your benefits entirely.
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Sofia Torres
•What day do you have to file by each week?
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StarSurfer
•Weekly claims are typically due by Saturday for the previous week, but you can file them starting Sunday. Set a reminder on your phone so you don't forget!
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Ravi Malhotra
Good luck with your claim! Sounds like you have a solid case since your hours were cut involuntarily. The system exists to help people in exactly your situation.
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Sofia Torres
•Thanks so much everyone! I feel way more confident about filing now. Really appreciate all the advice and encouragement.
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