Question: How Do I Get Information on State Unemployment Taxes?
Each state has an unemployment tax fund into which employers must pay, through an unemployment tax. Most employers must pay into both the federal unemployment tax system and their state system, except for small employers.
Employers must pay into both federal and state unemployment funds if they (1) pay wages to employees totaling $1500 or more in any quarter, or (2) have at least one employee during any day of the week during 20 weeks in a calendar year, regardless of whether or not the weeks were consecutive.
Answer: State unemployment rates and payment requirements differ in amount and how they are charged and paid. State unemployment taxes are paid to the state workforce office or state department of labor.
State Unemployment Tax Rates
State unemployment tax rates are based on employer experience - the number of claims of similar employers in your industry - and the rates change yearly. New employers pay a standard rate until their experience rating is determined.
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