Due to late action by the Massachusetts legislature and the governor, unemployment rates will NOT be available by the legally mandated deadline of April 20, 2014. At Vision Payroll, we will be submitting wage information by the filing deadline of April 30,...
Question of the Week: How Is Our Massachusetts DUA Experience Rate Determined?
This week’s question comes from Josh, a company owner. We’re paying more in state unemployment tax this year than we have in the past. Even though we didn’t lay anyone off, our DUA experience rate increased from last year. How is our Massachusetts DUA experience rate...
Question of the Week: What Is the Solvency Assessment in Massachusetts?
This week’s question comes from Stan, an HR manager. We just received our Notice of Employers Unemployment Insurance Contribution Rate Statement of Account Balance from the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). A solvency assessment was subtracted...
Massachusetts Releases Payroll Unemployment Tax Rates for 2011
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) has released the 2011 contribution rates. Employers apply the rates to taxable payroll to determine the amount of tax due. Many 2011 Employer Rates Remain Unchanged Although the new...
Massachusetts Releases 2011 UHI Contribution Rates
The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has released the UHI contribution rates for 2011. According to MGL c. 151A, §14G(f): There shall be a rate review board composed of the commissioner of medical assistance or his designee, the deputy director...
Massachusetts Releases 2010 Employer Contribution Rates for Unemployment Taxes
The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has released the 2010 employer contribution rates for unemployment taxes. Employers may check their rate using QUEST. Rates were determined using Schedule E, the same schedule as was used in 2009. Even though...
Massachusetts Releases 2010 UHI Contribution Rates
The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has released the UHI contribution rates for 2010. According to MGL c. 151A, §14G(f): There shall be a rate review board composed of the commissioner of medical assistance or his designee, the deputy director...
QUEST Extension Expires Today
The Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) previously extended the due date for quarterly filings using the new QUEST (Quality Unemployment System Transformation) program two weeks. Since February 15, 2010 was Washington’s Birthday, a federal and...
Question of the Week: How Do I Register Vision Payroll as My TPA in QUEST?
This week’s question comes from Perry, an office manager. I’ve registered my business with the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance (DUA). How do I register Vision Payroll as my TPA in QUEST? Answer: Once you have completed activating your QUEST account...
Question of the Week: What Do I Need to Do to Get Ready for QUEST?
This week’s question comes from Thomas, a controller. I received a notification from the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance concerning their new QUEST program. What do I need to do to get ready for QUEST? Answer: QUEST (Quality Unemployment System...
Question of the Week: Why Do We Have To Pay Massachusetts HICA Tax This Payroll?
This week’s question comes from Michelle, a small business owner. I have not had to pay Massachusetts HICA tax all quarter. Now I have to pay it with the last payroll of the quarter. Why do we have to pay Massachusetts HICA tax this payroll? Answer: The Massachusetts...
Massachusetts Employers Should Still File Fair Share Contribution Report Despite Receiving Exemption Letter
Vision Payroll has learned from informal discussions with the Massachusetts Division of Unemployment Assistance that some taxpayers may have incorrectly received letters indicating that they were exempt from filing the Fair Share Contribution Report for 2009. As a...
Question of the Week: Am I Required to File Massachusetts Form 1700-HI?
This week’s question comes from Carolyn, a business owner. I recently hired some new employees. Am I required to file Massachusetts Form 1700-HI? Answer: Employers in Massachusetts should count the number of employees who worked or received pay for any part of the pay...
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