Wisconsin Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0.5% to a maximum of 9.8% (2009); rates are based on experience and payroll amounts of under $500,000 or $500,000 and over; 3.25% to 6.6% for new employers (2009); rates for new employers based on industry and payroll amounts of under $500,000 or $500,000 and over

Taxable Wage Limit: $12,000 for 2009 ($10,500 for 2008)

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

State of Wisconsin
Department of Workforce Development
Employment Resources Division
P.O. Box 7945
Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7945
Telephone: (608) 261-6700