You must have a registered business to hire employees in Washington state. Businesses and domestic (household) employers must establish employer accounts to report employee hours and wages. To establish or reopen employer accounts, you must file a Business License Application with Business Licensing Service (BLS).
Are there any exceptions? Some exceptions to know Independent contractors Sole proprietors Limited liability companies (LLCs) Corporate partners Gardeners and maintenance workers in private homes One domestic worker in a private home that works less than 40 hours weekly1 more row •
You can file online through the ESD portal, Employer Account Management Services (EAMS), your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account, or by mailing one of their original forms. Paper forms must be obtained through the ESD and cannot be copied due to a unique link used to scan information into their computers.
Every employer in Washington needs to file two tax and wage reports each quarter.
To file your weekly claim over the phone and for claims inquiries that can't be answered online Call 800-318-6022. Compiled by Workforce Southwest Washington from information on the Employment Security Department (ESD) website .
You can file online through the ESD portal, Employer Account Management Services (EAMS), your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account, or by mailing one of their original forms. Paper forms must be obtained through the ESD and cannot be copied due to a unique link used to scan information into their computers.
You report your unemployment compensation on Schedule 1 of your federal tax return in the Additional Income section. The amount will be carried to the main Form 1040. Remember to keep all of your forms, including any 1099-G form you receive, with your tax records.