Illinois Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0.8% — 7.2% for 2008 (includes building fund rate of 0.6% for 2008); 3.4% for new employers for 2008; 4.0% for new construction employers for 2008; building fund rate 0.4% for 2009 (0.6% for 2008)

Taxable Wage Limit: $12,300 for 2009 ($12,000 for 2008)

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Employment Security
401 S. State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Telephone: (312) 793-4880