New Jersey Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Any business paying employee compensation of at least $1,000 in either the current or preceding calendar year.

Employer Rates: 0.3% — 5.4% (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009); new employers 2.8% (July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009); rates do not reflect any subsidiary taxes or reductions

Taxable Wage Limit: $28,900 for 2009 ($27,700 for 2008)

Employee Withholding: Unemployment Insurance 0.3825; Disability Insurance 0.5%; Workforce Development/Supplemental Workforce Funds 0.0425

Administration:

Department of Labor and Industry
Division of Programs
Unemployment and Disability Insurance Services
John Fitch Plaza
P.O. Box 058
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0058
Telephone: (609) 292-9626