Connecticut Imposes Special Assessment on Employers

In Connecticut, the average number of workers filing for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits since 2007 has grown from 40,000 to approximately 130,000. In 2009 and 2010, UI benefit payouts greatly exceeded UI tax revenues. In 2011, UI benefit payouts will continue to...

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Question of the Week: What Is a Taxable Wage Base?

This week’s question comes from April, an office manager. I’ve read that the taxable wage base has increased in New Hampshire for 2011, but I’m not sure of the impact. What is a taxable wage base? Answer: The taxable wage base is the amount of income that will be...

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Iowa Increases Unemployment Rates and Wage Base for 2011

Iowa Workforce Development has announced that the 2011 unemployment rates will be based on Table 3; 2010 rates are based on Table 4. This move to higher rates is required to maintain the solvency of the Trust Fund used to provide unemployment benefits. Director...

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Massachusetts Freezes Unemployment Tax Rate Schedule

Under recently enacted legislation, contribution rates for Massachusetts employers will remain at Schedule E for 2010. Based on the low level of reserves in the fund, previous law would have required an automatic shift to Schedule G. Contact Vision Payroll if you have...

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Iowa Increases Unemployment Rates and Wage Base for 2010

Iowa Workforce Development has announced that the 2010 unemployment rates will be based on Table 4; 2009 rates are based on Table 6. This move to higher rates is required to maintain the solvency of the Trust Fund used to provide unemployment benefits. According to...

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Question of the Week: Why Did My Payroll Cost Increase?

This week’s question comes from Rachel, a business owner. I have been running payroll with almost the exact same hours every week for the last few months. In the last few weeks, the payroll cost was several thousand dollars more each week than a month ago. Why did my...

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Question of the Week: Can I Pay My Husband Through Payroll?

This week’s question comes from Denise, a sole proprietor. I just hired my husband to work for me in my business. I’m a sole proprietor. Can I pay my husband through payroll? Answer: If your husband (or wife) is a bona fide employee of you in your trade or business,...

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Iowa Unemployment Rates Will Not Change for 2009

Iowa Workforce Development, the state agency that oversees unemployment insurance announced unchanged rates for 2009. It will be the sixth consecutive year without an increase. Director Elisabeth Buck noted, “The State of Iowa has our commitment to carefully manage...

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State Agency Links

Links to State Unemployment Tax Agencies   Alabama (334) 242-8830 www.dir.alabama.gov Alaska (888) 448-3527 www.labor.state.ak.us Arizona (602) 771-6601 www.azdes.gov/esa/uitax/uithome.asp Arkansas (501) 682-3798 www.state.ar.us/esd California (888) 745-3886...

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