Governor Deval Patrick recently signed legislation that will provide immediate relief to Massachusetts’ businesses by freezing employer contributions to the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund at current levels. This new law prevents a scheduled rate hike from...
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...
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...
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...
This week’s question comes from Matt, a business owner. I received my unemployment rate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but don’t remember receiving my rate for Massachusetts Health Insurance Contribution Act Tax. How do I determine my tax rate for...
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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