Illinois Unemployment Tax Rules

Coverage: Same as under federal law.

Rates: 1.0% — 8.2% in 2007; 3.9% for new employers in 2007

Taxable Wage Limit: $11,000; for 2007, $11,500; for 2008, $12,000; and for 2009, $12,300

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Employment Security
401 S. State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60605
Telephone: 312-793-4880