New York Unemployment Tax Rules for Employers

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

Coverage: Any business paying compensation to employees of at least $300 in any calendar quarter (liability beginning as of the first day of such quarter)

Rates: 1.5% to 9.9% for 2012; 4.1% for new employers

Taxable Wage Limit: $8,500

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Labor
State Campus, Building 12
Room 542 
Albany, New York 12240-0339
Telephone: (518) 457-4179


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