California Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Any business having at least one employee during the current or preceding calendar year, provided wages paid in any calendar quarter exceed $100.

Rates: 1.5% — 6.2% (2005 through 2009); 3.4 % for new employers for 2008; 0.1% special contribution to Employment and Training Fund by certain employers

Taxable Wage Limit: $7,000 for 2008 and 2009

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Employment Development Department
800 Capitol Mall, MIC 83
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (800) 758-0398