Illinois Unemployment Tax Rules

Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 0.6% — 6.8%; 5.4% (small employer); 3.1% (for new employers other than construction, mining, and agriculture-forestry-fishing industries)

Taxable Wage Limit: $9,000 through 2005 ($10,000 for 2004 only)

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Employment Security
401 S. State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Telephone: 312-793-5700