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I tried calling Washington ESD yesterday to ask about my 1099-G and couldn't get through after 2 hours of trying. The phone system is absolutely awful. Finally gave up and found it online through SecureAccess Washington.
The online access is definitely faster than trying to call. I found my 1099-G there within minutes.
This is exactly why I recommend Claimyr for anyone who actually needs to speak with Washington ESD staff. The regular phone system is basically unusable.
For anyone still confused: Unemployment = taxable income. You report it on Line 7 of Form 1040. You'll get a 1099-G showing the amount. If you had federal taxes withheld, that goes on your withholding line just like regular job withholding. It's really not that complicated once you understand the basics.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about handling this on my taxes now.
Glad this thread was helpful. Tax season is stressful enough without being confused about unemployment reporting.
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Update on my earlier comment about using Claimyr - I actually used them again this week to ask about my benefit amount calculation and the agent was super helpful. They really know their stuff about Washington ESD policies and procedures. Definitely recommend if you're having trouble getting through the regular phone lines.
That's good to hear they're consistent with good service. I might give them a try if I run into issues.
Just wanted to say good luck to everyone dealing with this situation. Getting fired is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you'll qualify for benefits. At least Washington state is generally pretty fair about distinguishing between misconduct and performance issues.
Thanks for the encouragement! This whole thread has made me feel so much better about my situation. Going to file my claim right now.
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One more thing to consider - make sure you understand when your severance payments will actually be made. Sometimes there are delays in processing, and that can affect when Washington ESD considers you to have received the payments.
Good point. I'll make sure to get the exact payment schedule in writing so I can report it accurately to Washington ESD.
Exactly. The more documentation you have, the smoother the process will go with Washington ESD.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful information in this thread. I feel much more prepared to make a decision about my severance package now. I'm going to talk to my employer about restructuring it and also get in touch with Washington ESD to understand exactly how it will affect my claim.
Good luck with everything! Make sure to document all your communications with both your employer and Washington ESD.
And remember, if you have trouble reaching Washington ESD, Claimyr is there to help. It really makes the whole process much easier.
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One last thing - if she gets stuck or has questions during the process, try calling early in the morning or right at lunch time. Those seem to be the best times to get through to Washington ESD.
Or try that Claimyr service people mentioned earlier if regular calling doesn't work. Sometimes you just need to talk to a human to get things sorted out.
I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully she won't have any issues but good to know there are options if she does.
Daniel Washington
thanks for all this info everyone, this thread has been really helpful for understanding the rules
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•Agreed! I have a much better idea of what I need to do now.
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Aurora Lacasse
Good luck with whatever you decide to do! The unemployment system is complicated but there are options if you qualify. Don't give up if you think you have a legitimate claim.
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•Thank you! I'm going to gather my employment records and probably speak with Washington ESD directly about my situation.
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Dominic Green
•Definitely use Claimyr to get through to them - it really does work!
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