New Hampshire Unemployment Tax Rules for Employers

Employers in New Hampshire must comply with these unemployment tax rules.

Coverage: Same as under federal law

Rates: Standard rate is 5.4%; 3.7% for new employers for 2012; 1.0% surcharge added for first and second quarters for 2012; 1.5% added in addition to 1.0% for negative-rated employers for first two quarters of 2012

Taxable Wage Limit: $14,000 for 2012

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Employment Security
32 South Main Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301-4857
Telephone: (603) 228-4033


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