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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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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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If anyone's having trouble reaching Washington ESD about their 1099-G or tax withholding questions, I had good luck with that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. Got through to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of the usual hour+ wait times.
Is it legit? Seems too good to be true that they can get you through to Washington ESD that fast.
Yeah it's real. They basically call for you and wait on hold, then conference you in when an agent picks up. Check out their demo video if you want to see how it works.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much better about the tax situation now. At least living in Washington means no state taxes on top of the federal ones.
Glad we could help! This stuff can be confusing when you're dealing with unemployment for the first time.
Seriously, this thread answered all my questions. Now I just need to wait for my 1099-G and start planning for the tax bill.
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Quick update for anyone following - just got my payment notification! Filed Sunday, got paid Friday morning. First payment took exactly 5 business days.
Glad it worked out. The first payment is always the most stressful because you don't know what to expect.
Exactly! Now I know what timeline to expect for future weekly claims.
PSA: If you have direct deposit set up wrong or your bank info changed, that will definitely delay your payment. Double check all that stuff in your Washington ESD account.
Good reminder! I double-checked mine yesterday and it looks correct. Hopefully that's not the issue.
Yeah wrong bank info can add weeks to getting your payment. Always verify that first when there are delays.
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Final tip - when you file your claim, make sure you have your federal EIN number handy. Washington ESD will ask for it to verify your business registration and wage records.
Perfect! I have that number saved. Thanks for the heads up.
Also make sure you know your SIC code if they ask - it's the industry classification code for your business type
Update: I just filed using the information from this thread and the process was actually pretty straightforward. Used Claimyr to get through to ESD and they confirmed my eligibility right away. Thanks everyone!
About 10 minutes to get connected, then maybe 15 minutes on the phone with the ESD agent. So much better than trying to call on my own.
Definitely going to try that service myself. Thanks for the update!
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thanks for this thread everyone. hitting the 26 week wall is scary but at least now i have some ideas of where to look for help
Same here. It helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this situation.
Update: I ended up trying Claimyr after reading about it here and was able to speak with a Washington ESD representative within 24 hours. They explained my options and helped me understand what programs I might qualify for after my benefits end. Definitely worth it for the peace of mind and actual information instead of just guessing what might be available.
Glad you got some answers! The uncertainty of not knowing what comes next is almost worse than knowing you'll run out of benefits.
Exactly. Now I can actually plan instead of just worrying about what might happen.
Zoe Stavros
The key thing is to not panic. Washington ESD has to verify a lot of information before they can approve claims, so it naturally takes time. As long as you were honest on your application, you should be fine.
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Freya Andersen
•Thanks for the reassurance! The waiting is just nerve-wracking when you need the income
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Jamal Harris
Been there! The anticipation is killer but try to stay busy with job searching in the meantime. That's required anyway once your claim gets approved.
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Freya Andersen
•Good point, might as well get a head start on the job search activities
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Jamal Harris
•Exactly! Plus it'll help keep your mind off the waiting
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