Rhode Island Unemployment Tax Rules for Employers

Employers in Rhode Island must comply with these unemployment tax rules.

Coverage: Any business having at least one employee at any time during the calendar year

Rates: 1.69% to 9.79% for 2013; 2.83% for new employers for 2013

Taxable Wage Limit: $20,200 ($21,700 for employers with an experience rate of 9.79 or higher) for 2013

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Division of Taxation
Employer Tax Section
One Capital Hill, Suite 36
Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5829
Telephone: (401) 574-8700; (888) 616-5627


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