Minnesota Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0.40% — 9.3 for 2008; assessment of 14% of the tax due and a workforce development fee of 0.10% for 2008; 2.36% general rate for new employers for 2008; 9.68% for high experience rating new employers for 2008

Taxable Wage Limit: $26,000 for 2009 ($25,000 for 2008)

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Employment and Economic Development
390 North Robert Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Telephone: (651) 296-3676 (Employer Account Information); (651) 296-6141 (Employer Account Registration)